Security Analyst
Novon Consulting
On-site
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
We are looking for a skilled Security Analyst to join our dynamic team and contribute to the safeguarding of our organization's assets and information.
Responsibilities:
- Policy Development and Implementation:
- Develop, review, and update security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Implement and enforce security policies across the organization.
- Stay abreast of emerging security threats and adjust policies accordingly.
- Risk Assessment:
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with other departments to assess and mitigate security risks.
- Provide recommendations for improving overall security posture.
- Incident Response:
- Develop and maintain an incident response plan.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, including breaches and unauthorized access.
- Work closely with IT and other relevant teams to contain and mitigate security incidents.
- Security Monitoring:
- Implement and manage security monitoring tools to detect and respond to security events.
- Analyze security logs and reports to identify anomalies or suspicious activities.
- Take proactive measures to prevent security incidents.
- Security Awareness Training:
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees.
- Stay informed about the latest security threats and educate staff on best practices.
- Foster a security-conscious culture within the organization.
- Security Audits and Compliance:
- Conduct regular security audits to assess compliance with security policies.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for compliance purposes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Security Analyst or in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+.