Information Security Analyst

NY_Manhattan_Office

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

Verra Mobility is a company focused on high performance and accountability. The Information Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring networks and systems for security breaches, conducting assessments, and responding to incidents while maintaining security tools and documentation.

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Responsibilities

Monitors log and event output from multiple information security tools including but not limited to security information and event management (SIEM) technology, firewalls, networks, secure web/e-mail proxy, threat intel platforms, and end user security platforms
Investigates anomalies and responds according to established standard operating procedures
Performs routine but critical information security technology tasks including but not limited to SIEM tuning, secure web proxy configuration changes, e-mail security investigations, firewall change request reviews and software approval assessments
Participates and leads security incident response procedures
Processes any information security policy changes needed as determined by information security team leadership
Researches trending threats and provides regular reports with accompanying security tools impact analyses
Acts as a technical resource during internal and external audit engagements and is responsible for gathering security related technical evidence as required
Educates employees in information security best practices
Stays abreast of developments in the information security industry
Takes initiative on leading security related projects as determined by information security team leadership
Represents the information security team on cross team co-operative projects with other shared service organizations as required

Qualification

Required

Bachelors, Information Technology or High School Diploma/GED and appropriate on the job experience in information technology and/or information security
Minimum of one year experience as an information security analyst or two years of experience in a technical focused IT role (including but not limited to service desk, server administration, network administration, IT compliance or other systems support role)
Ability to deal with changing priorities and multi-task several projects
Ability to identify compromised systems and lead remediation efforts
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Demonstrable verbal and written communication experience
Detail-oriented individuals that work well in a team environment and have a hunger to learn
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be locally located and willing to commute 3 days into office

Preferred

Experience with using and/or managing a commercial SIEM
Candidates should have a working knowledge of basic information security concepts and beginning to intermediate familiarity with common security technologies such as anti-virus, firewalls, DLP, web content filters, proxy servers, intrusion prevention systems, Windows event logging and syslog
Candidates should be familiar with networking fundamentals and have a basic to intermediate understanding of common network and application layer protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP and FTP
Information Security certifications, such as: CISSP, GSEC, GCED, Security+, etc. are a plus
Other entry level IT certifications, such as: Network+, Linux+, etc. are a plus