IT Security Analyst(Hybrid)

Job Title: IT Security Analyst (Hybrid) Location: Richmond, VA Duration: 12+Months Job Type: Corp-Corp / 1099 / Contract W2 Rate: $32/hr on C2C Client: Virginia Information Technology Agency Interview Type: Both Phone and In Person Note: candidates local to Richmond, VA only candidates will work onsite at first, then will work onsite at least three days each week first round of interviews via video. If a second interview is requested, it will be an onsite interview, NO exceptions Job Description: The primary purpose of this position is to help coordinate and report on cyber incidents impacting the Agency. Also, involves critical dutiesresponsibilities that must continue to be performed during crisis situations and contingency operations. The Tier 1 SOC Analyst is responsible for working in a 24x7 Security Operation Center (SOC) environment focusing on reviewing and assigning urgency to potential threats and are the front line when reporting security incidents. Tier 1 SOC Analysts run vulnerability and security assessment reports, manage security-monitoring tools, and perform cybersecurity incident helpdesk functions. General duties for this role include, but are not limited to: Monitor security events received through alerts from SIEM or other security tools. Carry out Level 1 triage of incoming issues (initially assessing the priority of the event, initial determination of incident to determine risk and damage or appropriate routing of security or privacy data request). Provides knowledge in threat intelligence and cyber security defense. Develops, researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption. Identifies, deters, monitors, and investigates computer and network intrusions. Provides computer forensic support to high technology investigations in the form of evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery. Conducts incident response according to departmental breach response process. Leads threat intelligence and incident response. Carry out limited incident response to end users for low complexity security incidents. Maintain assigned ticket queue. Participate actively in the resolution of incidents, even after they are escalated. Skill Matrix Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Minimum of 3 years work experience in the subject area. Industry professional certification in relevant subject area (i.e. Security+, etc.) Required 3 Years Generating vulnerability and security assessment reports Required 3 Years Manage security-monitoring tools Required 3 Years Recruiter Details: Recruiter Name: Venkat Contact Number: lt;/p> About GSK Solutions Inc: GSK Solutions Inc is a leading information technology (IT) Services Company that specializes in providing complete consulting solutions and staff augmentation to its clients. We provide on-time, on-budget, and quality service to our clients and consistently meet their expectations. We are known for our superior execution on a sustained basis. GSK has been in the business of providing both commercial and custom product development services, including, Information Security, Software Development, Consulting and IT Audit. GSK implements highly critical and time-sensitive projects for their Fortune 500 clients located across the country.