Information Security Analyst

As an Information Security Analyst, you will play a vital role in safeguarding our organization’s critical information assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. Your expertise and dedication will be instrumental in protecting our systems, networks, and applications from potential cyber threats, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and maintaining the highest standards of information security. This dynamic position demands a strong technical acumen, an analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to stay ahead of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

1. Threat Detection and Analysis:
   • Monitor and analyze security alerts and events generated by various security tools to identify potential security incidents or breaches.
   • Conduct in-depth investigations into suspicious activities, analyzing logs, network traffic, and other relevant data to determine the scope and impact of incidents.
   • Collaborate with Incident Response teams to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies in response to security incidents.
2. Vulnerability Management:
   • Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on systems, networks, and applications to identify weaknesses and potential risks.
   • Work closely with IT teams to prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities and weaknesses within the defined timelines.
   • Monitor and track patch management activities to ensure critical systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches.
3. Security Policies and Compliance:
   • Assist in the development, review, and enhancement of information security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
   • Ensure the organization’s compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, or other regional data protection laws.
   • Conduct periodic security audits and risk assessments to assess the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
4. Security Awareness and Training:
   • Conduct security awareness programs and training sessions for employees to promote a security-conscious culture and educate them about best practices for safeguarding sensitive information.
   • Provide guidance and support to internal teams regarding secure coding practices and secure software development life cycle (SDLC).
5. Incident Response and Recovery:
   • Participate in incident response exercises and develop detailed incident response plans.
   • Work closely with the Incident Response team during security incidents, providing technical expertise and analysis for effective incident resolution.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely recovery and restoration of affected systems and services.
6. Security Monitoring and Analysis:
   • Utilize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor and analyze security events, identifying potential threats and anomalies.
   • Proactively identify emerging cybersecurity trends and threats, proposing proactive measures to enhance the organization’s security posture.
7. Security Governance and Risk Management:
   • Assist in maintaining the information security risk register, documenting identified risks, and proposing appropriate risk treatment plans.
   • Contribute to security governance meetings, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.