Cyber Security Threat Analyst/ IT Security SpecialistJob Title: Cyber Security Threat Analyst/ IT Security SpecialistLocation: Hartford, CTDuration: 6-12+ MonthsSkill Matrix: Cyber Security Threat Analyst/ IT Security Security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocolsSecurity CISSP or CISM certification is a plusJob Responsibilities:Use Tanium and other tools to view data, indicators of compromise-IOCs, collect inventory to identify threats and relate them to the areas of the organizationUse the analytical information from a diverse set of tools - Splunk, ArcSight, syslog, Tanium, to name a few- to their best advantage to identify threats and trends in addition to current state reactive behaviorConfigure components to effectively detect and report incidents & and follow escalation workflowsWork with cross functional teams to perform activities including planning, providing technical leadership, and tracking projects and key task datesUses Security monitoring tools to review, investigate, and recommend appropriate corrective actions for data security incidentsWork with engineering to assist with recommendations regarding direction of tools and applicationsIdeal Candidate:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related fieldFour to six years of professional IT experienceExperience in security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocolsRequires excellent analytical ability, consultative and communication skills, and strong judgmentMust be highly skilled and proficient in problem solving, with an aptitude to learn new technologiesAbility to regularly exercise independent judgment and discretionExcellent end users support skillsAbility to multitask and handle multiple prioritiesMust be resourceful, creative, innovative, results driven, and adaptableNice to have: Security CISSP or CISM certification is a plus
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