Cybersecurity Technical Analyst

Our client is looking for a self-starter Cybersecurity Technical Analyst with the ability to work independently and with various teams. The candidate will help to identify risk levels, work with multiple teams that own these risks while identifying the severity, potential consequences and collaborate on an approach and solutions The candidate will work within all levels of the SOM. Ultimately, this senior level resource will be responsible to assist the Michigan Cyber Security Team to drive results. This role will be part of an existing program of work called Cyber Hygiene Program (CHP), managed by an EPMO Program Manager, and will receive work direction from both the Program Manager and the Technical Lead (MiSOC Architect). Specific Resource Tasks

• Assess cyber hygiene backlog items, determine an approach to resolve, and follow through to closure.
• Collaborate with other departments within the IT department to resolve open risks
• Recommend and follow remediation strategies to completion.
• Implement and recommend CIS Controls benchmarks where possible
• Implement best practices for current Active Directory implementation
• Collaborate with Security Architects to implement new processes, guidelines and best practices
• Gather and analyze data to present recommendations, identify action plans and track to those to completion
• Collaborate with the Security Operations Center to gather data for analysis and response planning
• Continue to stay current on IT security trends and news and communicate with team members and managers
• Research, evaluate, document and discuss findings with IT teams and management
• Review various findings to provide recommendations to deliver security fixes and improvements
• In-depth knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms required
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and consulting skills with knowledge of Information Security
• Ability to create high quality and comprehensive documentation and related artifacts
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to communicate clearly in a concise manner to both technical and non-technical associates.
• Self-starter with high level of resourcefulness to be successful in a large and complex organization
• Able to communicate well with a team.
• Someone who has been very hands on in their previous role will be a strong contender for this position.
• This individual must be able to speak to their technical skills, and prior experiences.

• 7 years - Experience in Information Technology
• 1 year - Recent hands-on experience implementing Penetration Test remediations
• General and well-rounded experience in various areas of cybersecurity, IT System/Network Administration
• Experience communicating the intent and benefits of security control requirements
• 5 years - Recent hands-on experience with Active Directory
• 5 years - Hands on experience implementing security best practices
• 3 years - Knowledge and understanding of security vulnerabilities
• Bachelor’s Degree (Please include on your resume)

• 3 years - Experience with the ability to think through complex problems and develop solutions not listed as requirements
• 3 years - Knowledge & understanding of security vulnerabilities
• 3 years - Hands-on experience with hardening benchmarks such as CIS
• 2 years - Experience working with cross functional teams