Security Analyst

22 Jun 2024

Vacancy expired!

Request ID: BL-10419-1 (95190617)

Hybrid Security Analyst with SIEM, IDS/IPS, AV, intrusion detection, penetration testing, incident response, scripting, log analysis, Splunk, BRO/Zeek, FireEye, Tenable, Stealthwatch, Windows/Linux hardening, Cloud and Cybersecurity experience

Location: CLEMSON SCDuration: 3 Months Hrs/Wk: 37.50. Plans to extend for right candidate.Hybrid position. Currently work 2 days a week in office with plans to go back onsite full-time. Remote Work Availability: 25%

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.

Desired (not REQUIRED) CERTIFICATIONS: Security +

ExperienceNetwork Security Cybersecurity Yes 1 Intermediate Within 6 Months 1 - 2 YearsNetworking & Directories Information Security Yes 2 Intermediate Within 6 Months 1 - 2 Years

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.• Employee will be expected to respond to situations during non-normal university operating hours. Participation with 24/7 on-call rotational duties within the group will be expected.• Other duties and projects as assignedCollaboration 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.

  • ID: #43482624
  • State: South Carolina Clemson 29631 Clemson USA
  • City: Clemson
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-06-22
  • Deadline: 2022-08-12
  • Category: Et cetera