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Grade: Technical 407
Pay Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00
Job Description
The current information security landscape is technically complex and constantly changing. The IT Security Analyst II uses their knowledge of current security methods and standards to gather operational information and assess and analyze tools, systems, and processes in defense of applications, systems, and networks and collaborate with Infrastructure and business teams.
Join a security-focused team where your expertise in threat hunting, vulnerability management, and penetration testing strengthens our ability to detect and respond to evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will partner closely with the SOC team to proactively identify risks, investigate anomalies, and improve detection and response capabilities across the organization.
What You'll Do
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Proactively hunt for threats using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence to identify indicators of compromise and anomalous behavior
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Analyze security alerts, logs, and telemetry data to detect emerging attack patterns and support incident investigations
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Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and validate exploitability
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Collaborate with SOC teams to refine alerting logic and improve incident response workflows
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Develop and enhance security use cases aligned to the MITRE ATTandCK framework
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Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk and business impact
What You'll Bring
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Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools
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Experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat hunting methodologies
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Ability to analyze network traffic, logs, and security events to identify potential threats
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Working knowledge of intrusion detection techniques, incident response, and digital forensics
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Familiarity with cloud security concepts and AWS core services
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Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, and data privacy standards
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Bonus Points
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Experience developing detection rules and security use cases aligned to MITRE ATTandCK
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Experience recommending... For full info follow application link.
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