Key Responsibilities:
Monitor Security Systems: Continuously monitor network traffic and security systems to identify and analyze potential security incidents or vulnerabilities.
Threat Detection & Incident Response: Detect, investigate, and respond to security breaches and incidents, including containment, analysis, and remediation efforts.
Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate security threats and ensure systems are in compliance with security protocols.
Security Tools & Systems: Maintain and operate security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and anti-virus software.
Security Audits: Perform regular audits to ensure compliance with security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Vulnerability Management: Identify and address security vulnerabilities in applications, operating systems, and networks.
Documentation & Reporting: Document security incidents, threat analyses, and response actions. Prepare and present security reports to management and other stakeholders.
Security Awareness Training: Provide training and awareness to employees regarding best practices for maintaining security and responding to threats.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in IT security or a related role, with hands-on experience in threat detection, risk analysis, and incident response.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.