Cyber Security Analyst
Why join us?
We are hiring! The Cyber Security Analyst is an integral part of our team that defends a corporate network from cyber security attacks. This position is based out of our office in Oak Ridge, TN and reports to ECO.
About Us
Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.
Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Deployment, configuration and operation of cyber security systems necessary to protect the corporations information technology infrastructure.
- Cyber security systems include firewalls, intrusion prevention, security information and event management, vulnerability scanner, web filter, email security, proxy servers and antivirus.
- Some infrastructure components include firewalls, routers, switches, virtual hosts, storage area networks, servers and workstations.
- Operation of the cyber security systems includes reviewing and analyzing security related events and taking action as required to protect the confidentially, integrity and availability of corporations business systems.
- The environment includes integration with cloud based systems such as Office 365, enterprise resource planning and other cloud software as a service.
- Responsible for monitoring and responding to current threat and vulnerability reports from various sources including US Cert, Department of Homeland Security, SANS, the FBI and IT hardware and software suppliers.
- Monitoring compliance of the corporations security program.
- Monitor firewall activity and take actions as needed to protect the network.
- Analyze reports of suspicious email messages and determine if they contain malicious attachment or links.
- Develop criteria for blocking or quarantining of email messages. Monitor quarantines and analyze if messages should be released or deleted.
- Configure and tune intrusion prevention systems.
- Investigate antivirus system notification alerts and take appropriate action.
- Interact with corporation personnel that report suspicious or unusual network or system activity.
- Develop cyber security notices for distribution to all personnel based on cyber security events.
- Ensure that the proper level of risk is managed to prevent unacceptable, adverse impact on information and information systems recommending modifications to cyber security measures as needed to management.
- Ensure that periodic cyber security assessments are conducted and documented.
- Maintain current knowledge of threats that can affect information systems.
- Participate in cyber security inspections, certifications, tests, and reviews.
What will you contribute?
- Bachelor's degree required in cyber security, computer science or related technical discipline
- Five years of recent technical experience in a cyber security role required.
- The program is based on NIST standards and other US Government requirements.
- This position requires U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" personnel security clearance
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) desired
- Familiarity with NIST standards is preferred
- Defend a corporate network/infrastructure from cyber security attacks
- Ability to deploy, monitor, manage and operate Cisco equipment including firewalls, routers, switches and intrusion prevention
- Familiarity with network management and monitoring systems including ability to detect anomalies
- Ability to configure security and compliance components of Office 365
- Ability to manage maintain and tune email security products such as Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA)
- Must have skills and experience managing and operating Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
- Ability to manage web filtering systems and maintain Internet site whitelists and blacklists
- Must be able to evaluate Internet sites for cyber security risks
- Ability to respond to various incidents of security concern
- Ability to perform vulnerability scans, interpret results, recommend and prioritize actions for remediation
- Advanced knowledge of hardware/software cyber security implementation, including encryption techniques/tools
- Monitor and respond to other automated security alerts and events
- Must have good writing skills and be able to develop process and procedure documents
What we offer at Atkins:
At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
- Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedules
- Group Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
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