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Information Security Analyst II – Information Security
Company | Ryan |
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Location | Dallas, TX, USA |
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Salary | $74000 – $116820 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, IT support, or incident response.
- Hands-on experience with Proofpoint (email security) and CrowdStrike (endpoint security).
- Knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and network security principles.
- Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
- Basic scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and investigate suspicious activities using CrowdStrike EDR and Proofpoint email security solutions.
- Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and document findings.
- Work with IT teams to contain and remediate security breaches.
- Maintain and update incident response plans and conduct periodic tabletop exercises.
- Perform vulnerability scans and analyze reports to identify and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure timely remediation of security vulnerabilities.
- Recommend security controls and best practices based on assessment findings.
- Manage and optimize Proofpoint email security to prevent phishing, spam, and malware attacks.
- Configure and tune CrowdStrike policies to enhance endpoint protection.
- Investigate email-based threats and assist in mitigating spear-phishing attacks.
- Assist in developing and enforcing security policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.).
- Provide security awareness training to employees to mitigate cyber risks.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security improvements.
- Participate in security audits and risk assessments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some college coursework preferred.
- Penetration testing experience is preferred but not required.
- Preferred Certifications (Not Required): CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, or similar.