Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst
Location: Hybrid , GA
Pay Rate: $55/.hr C2C
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About the Role
The Client's Office of Information Technology seeks a skilled
Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Information Security Team. This position involves managing security tools, monitoring threats, ensuring compliance, and supporting audit and risk assessment activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, CrowdStrike, Tenable).
- Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real-time.
- Configure and manage endpoint protection via CrowdStrike.
- Analyze security data to support investigations and threat intelligence efforts.
- Conduct internal risk and compliance assessments.
- Coordinate with IT and business units to ensure security best practices.
- Prepare and maintain incident response plans, POA&Ms, and audit documentation.
- Support internal/external audits and ensure evidence production.
- Assist in security awareness training and metrics reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, InfoSec, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of IT experience; 1+ year in Information Security/Assurance.
- Strong expertise in Windows/Linux system administration, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint protection.
Preferred Certifications (must have any 1 at least)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
Additional Requirements
- Excellent communication skills for executive reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience in aligning cybersecurity efforts with organizational goals, compliance standards, and industry frameworks.