Senior Information Security Analyst
- Full-Time
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Highmark Health
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
JOB SUMMARY
Are you passionate about cyber security challenges in information technology, associated with threats, forensics and investigative investigations? Are you are interested in a role that offers an opportunity to provide front line support to our organization and customers? If yes, then the Cyber Security Operations Centers Investigative Response team could be the place for you! Join our team of Cyber Security professionals who collaborate with IT and Security professionals, and clients to investigate and support cyber security engagements within our organization.
The Investigative Response team is the “boots on the ground” that manages and responds to live incidents, using their skills in digital forensics, incident response, IT security, and incident handling. We are expected to be and treated as subject matter specialists in our field. Join the team developing the future state of cyber solutions.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct advanced computer and network forensic investigations relating to various forms of malware, computer intrusion, theft of information, denial of service, data breaches, etc.
- Assist clients in identifying and remediating gaps as identified throughout the investigation
- Provide clients guidance and advice regarding cyber incidents, forensics, and incident response
- Document findings and create well written reports
- Perform operational support of information security technology.
- Complete project tasks to enable the on time, within budget and scope delivery of information security projects.
- Present new and existing information security information to workforce and management.
- Develop incident response process and procedures.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or related field
Substitutions
- 7 years of Information Security, Governance, Risk and/or Compliance, Information Technology or Business Analysis
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field
EXPERIENCE
Required
- Familiarity with threat intelligence and applied use within incident response and forensic investigations
- Experience with malware analysis and understanding attack techniques
- Experience interpreting, searching, and manipulating data within enterprise logging solutions
- Experience working with network, host, and user activity data, and identifying anomalies
- Linux/Unix technical experience including creation and modification, administration, troubleshooting, and/or forensic and Incident Response experience
- Actual technical skills. Should be able to conduct an investigation from start to finish given a wide variety of available tools and resources.
- Written and oral communication skills and the ability to prioritize work
- 7 - 10 years of experience with Information Security and Systems Analysis
- 5 - 7 years of experience with Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology
- 5 - 7 years of experience with Information Security Governance, Risk and/or Compliance functions and activities
- 5 - 7 years of experience developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences
- 5 - 7 years of experience with technologies such as Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), firewalls, endpoint protection, web/email filtering, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), digital rights management, encryption, Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM), and virtualization platforms
Preferred
- 10 - 15 years of experience with information security and systems analysis
- Experience working within an information security function using the HITRUST Common Security Framework (HITRUST CSF), or the NIST 800-83 cyber security framework
- Experience supporting SSAE 16 or SOC 2 Security Trust Principle audits
- IT/information security risk advisory experience
- Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool experience such as ARCHER
- In-depth understanding of network security architecture, network and networking protocols
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- CISSP, GCIA, CISM, EnCE, CEH, GCFA, GCFE, or GCIH certification required.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Preferred
SKILLS
- Knowledge of HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-83 cyber security framework, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, and ITIL 3
- Knowledge of NIST Risk Assessment methodology
- Familiarity with secure SDLC best practices
- Knowledge of Microsoft Apps and Suites, Windows server, SharePoint, etc.
- Strong teamwork and inter-personal skills
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (Other than English)
None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches/Trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travels regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Occasionally
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (Sales employees)
Does Not Apply
Physical Work Site Required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Does Not Apply
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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