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Sr Cybersecurity Analyst
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AG Foundry - Recruiting & Staffing
Glenview, IL

Our client, a growing Fortune 500 client is looking for a Sr Cybersecurity Analyst to join their team! The Sr Cybersecurity Analyst is part of the corporate Cyber Security team and is responsible for analyzing data across multiple businesses in a global segment to detect gaps, assess risks, and recommend remediation measures to enhance the organization’s security posture.

**Our client is open to Network Engineers/Network Admin's that are looking to move into Cyber Security.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical assistance to client's divisional IT staff around Enterprise cyber tools.
  • Plan and execute activities to ensure that enterprise security tools are deployed and functioning on all in-scope devices/networks (e.g., Vulnerability Management, Anti-virus/MDR/EDR).
  • Create simple scripts to automate processes to ensure compliance with the Enterprise tools.
  • Support and track compliance with enterprise security standards (e.g., LAPS, Password complexity, MFA, logging).
  • Monitor and report on cyber security vulnerabilities and assist divisional IT teams with prioritization and remediation management.
  • Assist divisional IT staff in understanding and responding to IT/Security audits, questionnaires''', assessments, and third-party requests. Track and follow through on remediation plans and activities.
  • Work with 3rd Party Software Providers to ensure that information system security requirements are included in contract and obtain/review attestation documentations.
  • Create and maintain security metrics.
  • Collaborates with inter-departmental teams to help detect threats and risks.
  • Reviews firewall rules
  • Report to management on progress issues achievement.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Business or related field is required
  • 3-5 years of proven experience in IT operations, systems administration, network management, or IT security
  • Hands on experience with enterprise IT management tools (e.g. Active directory, ITSM, ticketing, asset management, monitoring tools, patch management)
  • Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, DMZs, IDS/IPS, and security services required
  • Good understanding of Information Security Risk Management, Gap Analysis, and Remediation Programs
  • Ability to correlate data from multiple sources to drive insights and action plans.
  • Proven record of building collaborative cross-functional relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate with global IT teams