Cyber Security Analyst

blueStone Recruiting is a national search firm with a focus of placing top Cyber Security talent from the Analyst level to CISO with prestigious organizations nationwide

Our client seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst to support an operations team that supports a large government customer. The candidate will be relied upon to assist teammates and perform troubleshooting as needed. The candidate should excel in a fast-paced work environment and be willing to face new challenges. 

• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning, remediation and reporting

• Knowledge in web application scanning using various tools 

• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows, UNIX, & LINUX operating systems

• Experience working in a customer service information technology environment

• Network security and system security experience

• Ability to discuss real world troubleshooting; problems and solutions encountered

• Knowledge of IT security best practices, US federal government standards, regulations and policy (FedRamp, TIC, NIST 800-37rev1 & 800-53rev3)

• Must be motivated and able to work independently

• Proven project leadership (PowerPoint presenting, MS Project Planning)

• Experience working with change implementation in a controlled environment

• Excellent verbal, written communication and technical writing skills 

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience.

2-5 years of related experience in data security administration.

Experience using some of the following tools:

o Nessus

o Tenable Security Center

o Netsparker

o WebInspect

o BurpSite