Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

Description

We are searching for creative and analytical problem solvers who are outgoing and enthusiastic with an absolute passion for cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of ethical hacking techniques and countermeasures to provide a variety of cybersecurity services to our financial, healthcare, and government clients. Our goal is to protect clients by identifying weaknesses before the adversaries can exploit them.

Responsibilities

• Conducting internal and external penetration tests of information systems using commercial and open source exploitation tools.
• Conducting internal configuration and vulnerability assessments of information systems using commercial and open source assessment tools.
• Conducting wireless security assessments.
• Conducting web and mobile application penetration tests.
• Documenting and analyzing firewall configurations and rule-sets.
• Speaking at client and industry events.
• Engaging in security research to remain current on vulnerabilities and testing tools.
• Creating detailed, professional documentation / reports that clearly communicate vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies, and remediation steps.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with commercial and open source vulnerability / penetration testing tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, networking and TCP/IP.
• Familiarity with Group Policy Management & Local Security Policies.
• Familiarity custom exploit code and scripts.
• Familiarity with IP network architecture technology and protocols, Windows and Linux operating systems, routing, web technologies and protocols, firewall configuration and rule maintenance, common programming and scripting languages, SQL databases and queries, and OWASP.
• Interest in pursuing one or more current security certifications (e.g. CISSP, OSCP, GSEC, GPEN, GCFW, GWAPT, GAWN).
• The ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and be committed to providing exemplary customer service.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.