Network Security Analyst

My3Tech
Austin, TX 73301, USA

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Network Security Analyst 1

[Austin , TX, 73301] | 2023-09-22 10:53:48

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Job Code : 2023-MY3TECH1121

Network Security Analyst 1

Austin, TX (Onsite)

12 months Contract with possibility to extension

A network security analyst ensures that information systems and computer networks are secure. This includes protecting the company against hackers and cyber-attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual. Additionally, these analysts are responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. The network security analyst investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise, and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security

Responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. Knowledge and experience with Tenable/Nessus vulnerability scanning. Participate in incident response activities and 24/7 on-call rotation as needed.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications:

Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
2	Required	Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
2	Required	Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
2	Required	Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
2	Required	Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities lists).
2	Required	Knowledge of systems diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques.
2	Required	Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
2	Required	Knowledge of cyber attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).
2	Required	Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems.
2	Required	Knowledge of penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques.
2	Required	Knowledge of an organization’s threat environment.
2	Required	Skill in conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.
2	Required	Skill in detecting host and network based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies (e.g., Snort).
2	Required	Skill in the use of penetration testing tools and techniques.
2	Required	Skill in using network analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities. (e.g., fuzzing, nmap, etc.).
2	Required	Skill in conducting application vulnerability assessments.
2	Required	Conduct and/or support authorized penetration testing on enterprise network assets.
2	Required	Prepare audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings, and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions.
2	Required	Perform technical (evaluation of technology) and nontechnical (evaluation of people and operations) risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas.
3	Preferred	Tenable/Nessus administration, operation and vulnerability management.

Key Skills

networking concepts fuzzing nmap

Education

Any Graduate

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Posted On: 12-Dec-2024
Experience: 5+ years of experience
Openings: 2
Category: Network Security Engineer
Tenure: Full-Time Position