Security Operations Analyst at Conduent (Austin, TX)

Description

We are hiring a Security Operations Analyst to work in our growing IT Security team. You will monitor our computer networks for security issues, install security software, and document any security issues or breaches you find. To do well in this role you should have a bachelor's degree in computer science and experience in the information security field:

• Monitor computer networks for security issues.

• Investigate security breaches and other cyber security incidents.

• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.

• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.

• Work with security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.

• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.

• Stay current on IT security trends and news.

• Develop company-wide best practices for IT security.

• Perform penetration testing.

• Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.

• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.

• Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related degrees

• Minimum 5 years in an IT security related role

• Strong network and security fundamentals

• Knowledge of IPS/IDS, firewalls, proxies, load balancers, DLP, SIEMs and other security tools

• Significant experience with performing vulnerability scanning (static/dynamic) and penetration testing

• Attention to detail and the ability to spot trends

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and forensic analysis

• Escalation handling

• Process driven approach such as ITSM

• Working knowledge in forensic tools

• Working knowledge in HIPAA, PCI, ISO 127001/2 & GDPR

• Working knowledge in OWASP and CSC/CIS

• Intelligence driven defense utilizing the Cyber Kill Chain (CKC)

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, leveraging strategic and tactical thinking.

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