Cyber Security Threat Analyst​/IT Security Specialist or C2C

• Contract

Job Title:

Cyber Security Threat Analyst/ IT Security Specialist

Location:

Hartford, CT
Duration: 6-12+ Months

Complete Skill Matrix :
Cyber Security Threat Analyst/ IT Security
Security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocols
Security CISSP or CISM certification is a plus

• Use Tanium and other tools to view data, indicators of compromise-IOCs, collect inventory to identify threats and relate them to the areas of the organization.
• Use the analytical information from a diverse set of tools - Splunk, Arc Sight, syslog, Tanium, to identify threats and trends, and to understand the current reactive behavior.
• Configure components to effectively detect and report incidents, and follow escalation workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for planning, providing technical leadership, and tracking projects and key task dates.
• Utilize security monitoring tools to review, investigate, and recommend corrective actions for data security incidents.
• Assist engineering teams with recommendations regarding the direction of tools and applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Four to six years of professional IT experience.
• Experience with security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocols.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and judgment skills.
• Proficient in problem-solving and learning new technologies.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Strong end-user support skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Resourceful, creative, innovative, results-driven, and adaptable.

Nice to have:
Security CISSP or CISM certification.