Cloud and Network Security Analyst

Delta Dental of New Jersey•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

About The Position

The candidate will report to the IT Security Manager and provide support to identify and remediate security threats and vulnerabilities as well as be involved in other aspects of network and cloud security. Cloud and Network Security Analyst will assist in the management of security solutions as well as the maintenance of enterprise wide Threat and Vulnerability Management Program. Additional responsibilities include involvement in the implementation of new security solutions, participation in the creation and or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures as well as conducting vulnerability audits and assessments. The Cloud and Network Security Analyst is expected to be fully aware of the enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures and guidelines and to actively work towards upholding those goals.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Cloud security, client/server architectures, and networking
Strong knowledge of current and evolving cyber threat landscape
Significant theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas: Unix, Linux, Windows, etc. operating systems, well-known networking protocols and services (FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc.), exploits, vulnerabilities, network attacks
Proficiency, and experience, using information security tools and related methodologies.
Experience investigating security incidents.
Knowledge of specialized telecommunication techniques such Virtual Private Networks, encryption methodology and their associated technologies.
Knowledge of security frameworks e.g., HITRUST
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to conduct research into IT security issues and products as required.
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Keen attention to detail.
Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.
Ability to sit and perform extensive close keyboard and PC work
Ability to walk, talk or hear
Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms
Ability to meet deadlines and attendance standards.
This classification will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
2-3 years of technical experience in the cloud and infrastructure security and architectures
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree.
At least one or more of the following certifications: GPEN GCIH CEH CISSP CCSP Security + CCNA CCSK Azure Fundamentals/ Administrator Associate Google Associate Cloud Engineer/ Cybersecurity

Responsibilities

As a part of the SIRT team investigate and respond to alerts and work with stakeholders as necessary to resolve issues.
Under the supervision of Information Security Manager, schedule internal and external vulnerability scans and provide investigation and remediation efforts. Additionally, provide follow-up documentation as required by department and risk procedures.
Monitor corporate security solutions for efficient and appropriate operations.
Follow detailed operational processes and procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.
Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits.
Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised cloud and network security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
Recommend additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security.
Perform the deployment, integration and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise’s security documents specifically.
Participate in the planning and design of enterprise security architecture
Participate in the creation of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures)
Assist in the planning and design of Cloud and Network Security Threat and Vulnerability Management program