IT Security Analyst

Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Security Analyst to join their team in Tampa, FL. This position will support the organization's cybersecurity operations by monitoring and responding to security events, managing security technologies, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping mitigate risk across a diverse enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, investigate, and respond to security events across a variety of systems and technologies
• Process and correlate technical information from multiple sources to support security investigations
• Provide operational and maintenance support for security tools and agents
• Perform vulnerability scanning and assist with remediation efforts
• Analyze and respond to newly identified software and hardware vulnerabilities
• Identify areas of cybersecurity risk and assist with mitigation efforts
• Monitor and administer security controls, including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, email security, firewalls, and web filtering
• Stay current on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and industry countermeasures
• Evaluate security technologies, vendor products, and services and assist with recommendations and implementation
• Work independently and collaboratively to prioritize and complete security-related initiatives
• Participate in periodic after-hours/on-call support for security operations
• Assist with special projects and additional security initiatives as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office applications

Experience or working knowledge of:

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Linux
• Windows 10/11
• Cisco LAN/WAN technologies
• VPN, DNS, and DHCP
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Vulnerability management tools
• Automated systems management
• Password management technologies
• Email security technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current SANS or other relevant cybersecurity certifications are preferred
• 4+ years of technical support or related IT experience supporting security technologies in a diverse technology environment
• Experience with SIEM platforms or scalable log management solutions, including configuration and tuning
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and reporting tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7

Experience monitoring or administering technical security controls, including:

• Firewalls
• Web filters
• Antivirus/endpoint security solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex technical information
• Professional, collaborative approach with an openness to new technologies, ideas, and solutions