Information Technology Security Analyst

Job Title:       Information Technology Security Analyst
Salary:           $90-120K
Location:       Irving, TX

Global leading Irving based company has an immediate need for a Full time permanent position in Irving. This company offers EXCELLENT benefits, room for growth and a bonus program

Minimum Requirements:
Responsibilities include the following:
Investigate hits on indicators of compromise (IOC's) from software and threat feeds to assess impact 
Detect threats and anomalous behavior leveraging host, network and data logs and detection tools (Vontu, Splunk, NetWitness, Mandiant Incident Response-MIR). 
Provide forensic functions to collect, preserve, filter digital artifacts and to work with vendors who will be the primary parties to analyze the artifacts 
Interpret  static and dynamic software (potential malware) analysis 
Drive the uplift of sensory tools, detection tuning and access to data sources to support improved detection and team effectiveness 
Technical Writing capability and commercial effectiveness in the creation and generation of investigation synopses, graphical depiction of attacks and management presentations 

Requirements include:
Critical thinking, problem solving 
Possession or ability to possess a SECRET or TS/SCI clearance from the US government 
Ability to work extremely well under pressure 
Must be very detail-oriented 
Fundamental understanding of network protocols 
Familiarity with secure engineering principles, risk management, technical information security testing, and threat intelligence and management 
Understanding of security controls for common platforms and devices, including Windows, Unix, Linux, and network equipment 
Technical background in incident response, computer forensics, malware analysis, development, or systems administration 
IT Infrastructure Proficiency with the following: MS operating system, PC hardware & networking, MS Outlook & Exchange Messaging, and various other technologies 

Basic Qualifications:
5+ years information security experience
Bachelor's degree or higher required.
Previous experience performing infrastructure risk assessments and/or information security incident response.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

*Full job description available upon request