Request ID: 10005-1 (95190826)
Security Analyst (Security+) with intrusion detection, penetration testing, scripting, log analysis, Splunk, BRO/Zeek, FireEye, Tenable, Stealthwatch, Windows/Linux hardening, Cloud experience
Work Location: CLEMSON , SC
Duration: 6 Months
Hrs/Wk: 37.50
Note: Professional References – minimum of two (2) at time of candidate submission
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
-Experience working in Security monitoring and intrusion detection; security assessments and penetration testing; incident response.
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
-Scripting
-Log analysis
-Web application
-Experience using security tools like Splunk, BRO/Zeek, FireEye, Tenable, and Stealthwatch.
-Windows and Linux hardening experience.
-Cloud experience
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE OR A RELATED TECHNICAL FIELD OR EQUIVALENT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
Desired but not required: Security +
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitoring and Operations:
-Perform real-time security monitoring, detection and response to security events and incidents within the Clemson University environment.
-Conduct thorough investigations of security events generated by detection mechanisms such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, AV, etc.
-Recognize successful intrusions and compromises through review and analysis of relevant event detail information.
-Differentiate false positives from true intrusion attempts.
-Launch and track investigations to resolution.
-Alert users of intrusions or potential intrusions and compromises.
-Sort events and escalate incidents after a thorough investigation.
Collaboration and Mentoring:
-Provide tier2 level support of incidents escalated by CSOC interns.
-Educate and mentor CSOC interns to enable them to learn and advance their Information Security abilities.
Security Assessment:
-Perform vulnerability assessments to gauge the organization against regulatory and internal policy compliance.
-Provide technical security guidance to IT staff, particularly on vulnerability remediations.
-Participate in application and infrastructure penetration tests, as well as social engineering tests.
Research:
-Maintain situational awareness of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
-Working and collaborating with researchers on cyber security related research projects at Clemson University.
Experience
Database Platforms Scripting Language experience Yes 1 Intermediate Within 6 Months 2 – 4 Years
Education Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field No 1
Network Security Application Security Yes 1 Intermediate Within 6 Months 2 – 4 Years
Network Security Cybersecurity Yes 1 Intermediate Within 6 Months 2 – 4 Years
Network Security Penetration Testing Yes 1 Entry Within 6 Months 2 – 4 Years
Networking & Directories Experience with UNIX, Windows, Linux, MacOS, Cisco, Juniper, web apps, databases, strong authentication, operating systems and network security protocols and procedures. Yes 1 Intermediate Within 6 Months 2 – 4 Years
Networking & Directories INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Yes 1 Intermediate Within 6 Months 2 – 4 Years
Additional Skills: Security + certification desired.
Remote Work Availability: 50%
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