Junior Security Analyst

TEKsystems
$24.00 / hr
United States, California, Rocklin
Nov 19, 2024
Job Description * Maintain data and monitor security access * Conduct internal and external security audits * Recommend and install appropriate tools and countermeasures * Define, implement and maintain corporate security policies * Oversee security awareness training * Coordinate security plans with outside vendors * Work with key business leaders to help identify critical assets Reviews security and network events that are populated in a security information and event management (SIEM) system. * Investigates intrusion attempts and performs in-depth analysis of exploits. * Manage network, intrusion detection and prevention systems. Provides network intrusion detection expertise to support timely and effective decision making of when to declare an incident. * Experience with enterprise anti-virus solutions, virus outbreak management, and the ability to differentiate virus activity from directed attack patterns. * Conducts proactive threat research. * Analyzes a variety of network and host-based security appliance logs (Firewalls, NIDS, HIDS, Sys Logs, etc.) to determine the correct remediation actions and escalation paths for each incident. * Independently follows procedures to contain, analyze, and eradicate malicious activity. * Assists with the development of processes and procedures to improve incident response times, analysis of incidents, and overall SOC functions. * Direct experience with Malware analysis techniques and methodologies. * Working knowledge of the Linux Operating system (CentOS, Red Hat, Ubuntu). * Scripting Skills (e.g. PERL, Python, shell scripting, VBS). * Familiarity with network security methodologies, tactics, techniques and procedures. * Experience with IPS/IDS, SIEMS, and other computer network defense security tools. * Experience reviewing and analyzing network packet captures. * Experience performing security/vulnerability reviews of network environments. * Possess a comprehensive understanding of TCP/IP protocol, security architecture, and remote access security techniques/products. Additional Skills & Qualifications Security analysis threat hunting triage investigations About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.