Job Description
The Opportunity: We are a premier technology consultancy based in Portland, Oregon, and we are urgently seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Threat Intelligence team. In this pivotal role, you will be the first line of defense, protecting our clients' critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats. If you are a security professional passionate about proactive threat hunting and incident response, we want to hear from you immediately.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Remote-first culture with flexible work arrangements.
• Continuous training on the latest cybersecurity tools and methodologies.
• Be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital defense in the Pacific Northwest.
Responsibilities
- Threat Detection & Monitoring: Utilize SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) to monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and potential intrusions in real-time.
- Incident Response: Lead the investigation and remediation of security breaches, conducting post-incident reviews to improve defensive strategies.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in our network architecture and applications.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 regulations.
- Security Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on security best practices and phishing awareness.
- Policy Development: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating internal security policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security analysis, or a related role.
- Certifications: Active certification such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIH is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in network security protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Tools: Strong knowledge of log analysis tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Wireshark).
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.