Information Security Associate

Job#: 1362115

Job Description:

Information Security Associate

• Location: Oklahoma City, OK
• Shifts: 6a-2p CST, 2-10p CST, OR 10p-6a CST | including Sunday or Saturday
• Duration: PERMANENT / Full Time

Summary: 

• Entry level security analyst supporting 24x7 security operations center (SOC) monitoring and incident response (IR), and assisting with building, auditing, and documenting secure IT infrastructure(s).
• Be a part of a security team supporting an Enterprise level unified communications program with facilities in all 50 states and territories.

Detailed Job Description

• Monitor and analyze Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Security Information and Event Monitoring systems (SIEM) to identify security issues for remediation.
• Recognize suspicious/malicious intrusion attempts and compromises through reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information.
• Assist in conducting investigations of information systems security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to management.
• Prepare incident reports of analysis methodology and results.
• Communicate alerts to agencies regarding intrusions/ compromises/security or policy violations to/on their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems.
• Assist in conducting security audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans.
• Assist with identifying system vulnerabilities and system compliance with security and privacy regulations, laws, and contractual requirements through monitoring of vulnerability scanning devices, and tracking remediation actions.
• Assist with maintaining security documentation and periodic security reporting and metrics.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Degree in a related IT discipline. Experience may substitute for degree. 
• Ideal candidate will have Sec+/A+/Network+ certification or equivalent. Must be willing to get Sec+ certified within 6 months of hiring.

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