Entry Level Risk Analyst Jobs in Ashburn, VA (NOW HIRING)

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We are seeking individuals with an interest in working in the field of cybersecurity and a desire to help organizations improver their operations to join our team and help run the ongoing security operations for RSM clients in a variety of industries and geographic locations.Successful candidates will have working knowledge in some or all of these areas - IT operations, security monitoring, Active Directory, Cloud technologies.

At RSM, analysts work with large and small companies in variety of industries. They develop strong working relationships with their peers within the security operations center (SOC) while learning their clients' businesses and challenges facing their organizations. Analysts work as part of a broader team under the direction of more senior analysts and a shift lead in support of multiple clients. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our analysts perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life. You will have the opportunity to:

• Investigate incidents using SIEM, automation and other technologies (i.e ServiceNow)
• Analyze, escalate, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents
• Improve and challenge existing processes and procedures in a very agile and fast-moving information security environment
• Setup and execution of vulnerability scans
• Perform initial analysis and investigation into alerts as they are seen
• Performing initial malware analysis utilizing automated means
• Incident intake, ticket updates and reporting of cyber events
• Understanding, identifying and researching indicators of compromise (IOCs)

Basic qualifications for an associate-level position include:

• 0-2 years' experience working in a security operations center or networking capacity
• Must have a naturally curious mindset and approach
• Proven troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of Active Directory administration
• Understanding of cloud technologies
• Experience supporting various operating systems such as Windows/Linux
• Understanding of network protocols

Beneficial, but not required, qualifications for an associate-level position include:

• Security incident and event management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk, LogRhythm, Devo, etc.
• Common cloud platforms - Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• Security orchestration and automated response (SOAR) tools such as: Demisto, Phantom, Forescout, etc.
• Vulnerability tools such as: Kenna, Tenable, Qualys, etc.
• Threat intelligence tools such as Recorded Future and ThreatConnect
• Endpoint detection and response tools such as: CarbonBlack, Crowdstrike, etc.
• Microsoft Office 365
• Cloud access service brokers such as Netskope, ZScaler, McAfee, Forcepoint

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.