Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Pen Tester (Hybrid)

CareFirst
Washington, DC
27 Feb 2025

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Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:To ensure the organization's data remains protected from inappropriate access, disclosure and/or damage. To advocate for and execute the processes and practices of the Cybersecurity team while supporting business and customer needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Suggests improvement initiatives through research of cybersecurity policies, indicators, and protocols.
  • Designs technical solutions for network protection, endpoint security, access control, auditing, and log management. Develop/Enhance companywide security best practices.
  • Remain up to date on Information Security trends and emergent threats.
  • Researches emerging information security threats, vulnerabilities, and their countermeasures.
  • Assess, plan, and execute security measures in a layered approach to protect the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or related field ORlieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses/Certifications
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalUpon Hire Preferred or
  • CISM - Certified Information Security ManagerUpon Hire Preferred or
  • CEH -Certified Ethical Hacker or
  • GPEN -GIACCertifiedPenetration Tester or
  • OSCP -Offensive Security Certified Professional

Experience: 5 years relevant information security experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Ability to explain technical information to technical and nontechnical personnel.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity trends and industry best practices.
  • Knowledge of network architecture and firewall security.
  • Understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management techniques, frameworks, best practices and industry/regulatory requirements.
  • Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Department

Department:

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of theCompany to provide equal employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Hire Range Disclaimer

Actual salary will be based on relevant job experience and work history.

Where To Apply

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Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

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