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Description:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Security Analyst to join their dynamic security team. This senior-level role is critical in protecting the organization's information assets and ensuring a robust security posture. The Security Analyst will be responsible for leading and executing complex security assessments, incident response activities, and vulnerability management programs. This role will serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, and will play a key role in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.

Tasks

• Lead complex security assessments, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessments, to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement incident response plans, and lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Manage and improve vulnerability management programs, ensuring timely identification and remediation of security weaknesses.
• Conduct in-depth security analysis of systems, networks, and applications to identify and address security threats.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Provide expert-level security guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts.
• Research and evaluate emerging security technologies and threats, and recommend appropriate security solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security considerations are integrated into all aspects of the organization's operations.
• Perform forensic analysis and investigations of security incidents.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Generate detailed reports and presentations on security findings and recommendations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Skills Required

• 8-10 years – Experience in information security, with a proven track record of success in security analysis and incident response.
• 8 years – Experience leading complex security assessments, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessments, to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
• 8 years – Experience developing and implementing incident response plans, and lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery
• 8 years – Experience in managing and improving vulnerability management programs, ensuring timely identification and remediation of security weaknesses
• Extensive knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).

Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. (Please include on Resume)