Cyber Security Analyst Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Cyber Security Division is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst with strong governance, risk management and compliance acumen in both the public and private sector domains, at both the organizational as well as the governmental level. Our ideal candidate brings diverse experiences in multiple cyber security domains and thrives on innovative approaches to hard problems in cyber security. As a member of the Risk & Governance team, your skills will advance our program in the areas of cyber risk management, governance and compliance management.

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Recognized for unique knowledge as a technical expert in the cyber security GRC domains and the application of that knowledge at the organizational or program level
- Continually monitors against authorized security control requirements and reports system risks and application configurations or vulnerabilities.
- Conducts system, network, or software vulnerability audits, assessments and penetration testing in accordance with established processes and procedures.
- Conducts information system risk assessments and supports compliance documentation and system accreditation requirements.

Requirements & Skills 1

BS/BA with 7 years of experience; MS/MA with 5 years of experience; PhD with 3 years of experience.
Demonstrated engineering, analytical, and domain skills in the field of cyber security
Advanced level knowledge in computer science, cyber security, and knowledge of programming languages
Demonstrated job experience in governance, risk management and compliance activities such as system accreditation, security controls assessments, compliance reporting, policy development and formulation, etc.
- Must have demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with sponsor clients and laboratory scientific and operational staff as well as senior management
- Experience as an information systems security officer or manager (ISSO/ISSM) in both classified and unclassified programs
- Experience in multiple cyber security domains such as security and risk management, identity and access management, security engineering, business continuity/resilience, compliance, cryptography, application/software security, security operations, etc.

Job summary 2

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for providing cyber security support, identification, analysis, issue resolution, implementation and integration of cyber security solutions, products and services for the Cyber Defense Center. Support the day-to-day operations of all cyber security solutions, technology, and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Perform troubleshooting using TCP/IP knowledge to diagnose and isolate common network issues.
Analyze and respond to cyber security events from network and security devices including firewalls, IDS/IPS antivirus, anti-virus and traffic analysis tools.
Document actions in tickets to effectively communicate and track information with team members and internal customers.
Document, follow and improve policies, procedures, and best security practices.
Work independently to resolve issues and follow documented escalation procedures.
- Act as a mentor and escalation point for associate analysts.
- Handle investigations that require additional research.
- Provide feedback to senior analysts to help improve tools and procedures.

Requirements & Skills 2

Demonstrated knowledge and application of: Network security concepts & Information security best practices, TCP/IP networking, Unix / Linux operating systems and Windows logging & Active Directory.
At least 3 years of information security and/or networking experience
- Mid to advanced level understanding of information security concepts, attack vectors and defense-in-depth.
- Ability to work an on-call rotation with other mid and senior team members for weekend/night/holiday escalations.
- Participate in established incident response procedures.

Job summary 3

The Cyber Security Analyst utilizes internal processes and tools to detect and respond to various threats.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Analyze and investigate ticketed events using various logs including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, servers, endpoints and other network devices in an enterprise security information and event monitoring.
Recommend and initiate appropriate response activities using established event handling and incident response procedures based on risk categorization.
- Collaborate with peers and stakeholders across the Corporate and Business Unit cyber security and information technology organizations.
- Rotational, after-hours operational support (on-call).
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 3

Minimum 3 years experience desired working in Security Operations or Incident Response
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate technical details clearly and concisely with peers and all levels of management
Capability to think and operate independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision
A proactive. analytical and results driven mindset
Highly detail oriented
- Strong background in process and procedure with the ability to develop, revise and execute standard work
- Organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues

Job summary 4

We have an opening for Cyber Security Analyst to support the Program in providing compliance engineering support at the enterprise level.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities.
Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources.
- Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise.
- Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
- Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Requirements & Skills 4

Job summary 5

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be enabling personnel to accomplish the mission of supporting systems for the Company that enable our national security and defense strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Provides support for the independent assessment and compliance of information systems against DoD RMF standards.
Participates in the creation and enforcement of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures).
Responsible for the monitoring, tracking and reporting of POAMs.
Develops and reports on cyber security metrics.
Conducts software assessments against new software prior to deployment in production environments.
Reviews requests for changes to network configuration items.
- Uses vulnerability monitoring or scanning tools such as ACAS or SCAP to scan, identify and remediate vulnerabilities across desktop and server systems.
- Must be able to interpret DoD STiGs and other security standards and provide technical guidance for their implementation into enterprise systems.
- Assists with administration of McAfee EPO and HBSS systems.

Requirements & Skills 5

Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience
Masters and three (3) years or more experience
- PhD and 0 years related experience
- Will also consider HS and 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Must be able to obtain an Security Clearance

Job summary 6

We are hiring a Cyber Security Analyst, who is seeking opportunities to evolve his/her craft by understanding latest cyber threats and helping an enterprise size organization identify intrusion in it’s environment. In order to effectively do this, you leverage cutting edge Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data analytics, as well as network/endpoint detection and response technologies for investigating any malicious activity in on-prem and cloud environments.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Hunt threats, perform monitoring and security incident triage through the review of SIEM events, network traffic data collection, endpoint activity logs.
Identify and collect data associated with initial security investigation finding.
Detection, monitoring, analysis, escalation of security incidents and Intrusion Detection with documentation and tracking of investigations to resolution, along with creating security alert notifications to steak holders.
Incident handling and response with escalation as needed on any investigations requiring advanced analysis of security incidents.
- Analyze network traffic and intrusion alerts; discern false positives
- Splunk and Splunk UBA tuning
- File/link analysis and immunization against those types of attacks

Requirements & Skills 6

Minimum 2 years of Security Analyst experience in an enterprise environment with an ability to defend an enterprise globally
Education: minimum HSD/GED Required Certified Ethical Hacker Certification is REQUIRED
1 year of Carbon Black experience preferred (antivirus solutions)
Experience with common and uncommon security tools and suites (Kali-Linux, Metasploit, Hydra.)
Disk and memory forensics experience.
Strong analytical and technical capabilities, and excels in critical thinking.
- In-depth architecture knowledge of Splunk is preferred
- Strong MITRE ATT&CK framework knowledge
- Network ports and protocols

Job summary 7

We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team. The analyst will support large cybersecurity efforts and proactively monitor upcoming cyber priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Perform cyber security and information system risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, and regulatory compliance assessment and gap analysis on existing systems and systems in development.
Strong understanding and hands-on experience working with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) NIST-800-53and CNSSI 1253.
Responsible for on time deliverables of assigned and related security and privacy artifacts.
Must be able to identify and mitigate risks to the program.
- Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment.
- Ability to proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal and external project stakeholders, depending on needs.
- Identify and communicate symptoms for process improvement.

Requirements & Skills 7

Education Requirements: Bachelors, Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific /technical discipline
Minimum Years of Experienced Required: 10+ years of experience (10 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for lack of education.)
Certification Requirement: CISSP or equivalent security certifications, or CISSP or equivalent security certifications in progress to be obtained within 6 months of employment

Job summary 8

We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to work for small business that specializes in information technology security and compliance. The Cyber Security Analyst will be performing security analyst activities.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Analyze and interpret tests and tests results for all systems tested
- Experience conducting analysis of security controls in accordance with FedRAMP, NIST, OMG, CJCS and/or DISA STIG & SRG guidelines
- Implement RMF and Air Force compliance requirements
- Help to resolve security related issues that may arise

Requirements & Skills 8

2-4+ years of Information Assurance experience
Strong familiarity of the NIST RMF process
- Experience with FedRAMP and/or DISA STIG & SRG guidelines
- Knowledgeable working with AWS and/or Azure systems
- Must have an ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

Job summary 9

This position will be responsible for protecting the corporation’s critical information and assets by ethically integrating cybersecurity risk management best practices throughout the enterprise. This position will be responsible for detection and analysis of opportunistic and persistent threats, deploying counter measures and conducting risk and vulnerability assessments across the enterprise. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will participate in detection and response of cyber incidents, assist in recovery of operations and assist in formulating, updating, and communicating short- and long-term organizational cybersecurity strategies and policies. In addition, you will provide technical support to others on adjacent technical teams and the greater organization. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the relevant incident response steps, as well as knowledge of various security architectures and frameworks.

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Requirements & Skills 9

Bachelor’s Degree in computer engineering, computer science, or other closely related IT discipline OR 5 years of relevant work experience.
Must hold one of the following certifications: Security+, CEH, GSEC or CISSP
3 years specialized experience providing technical and end-user assistance on computer hardware and application software support.
2 years of progressively responsible experience in cyber security analysis, incident response, or related experience.
Working knowledge of integrating OWASP, SANS Top 20 and Lockheed Martin’s Cyber Kill Chain into corporate security programs
- Experience administering enterprise vulnerability management and security awareness solutions
- Experience administering multi-factor authentication systems
- Experience managing enterprise security appliances and/or security monitoring software (IPSs, firewalls etc.)

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Provide an accurate technical evaluation of applications, systems, or networks, documenting the security posture, capabilities and vulnerabilities against relevant security controls.
Conducts assessment of the security and privacy controls implemented by an information system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls and the vulnerability state of components, applications and databases residing within the system boundary.
Control effectiveness refers to the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system.

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