Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location.

Duties:

Organizes access to computer data files, evaluates data file use, and updates computer security files to keep them up to date.
• Plans and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions.
• Analyzes and documents security risks, breaches, and other cyber security incidents and the damage they cause.
• Develops and implements a network disaster recovery plan, and oversees the monitoring of the computer networks for security issues.
• Plans and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions.
• Installs and operates security software and measures to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Identifies current security threats, predicts future attacks, and designs a security incident response program with a documented plan of action to take if a security incident occurs.
• Remediates security incidents, and works with upper management to prepare for potential business repercussions.
• Collaborates with the security team to perform tests and find network weaknesses.
• Performs threat hunting and provides reports that identify potential risks to clients systems and networks.
• Participates in network and system penetration testing events to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities and works with management to develop executive level reports to client personnel.
• Researches and recommends security enhancements and purchases.
• Works with management to develop best practices.
• Researches and keeps current on the latest IT intelligence technologies, trends, and security standards.
• Trains staff on network and IT security procedures.
• Collaborates with the security team to perform tests and find network weaknesses.
• Researches and recommends security enhancements and purchases.
• Works with management to develop best practices.
• Researches and keeps current on the latest IT intelligence technologies, trends, and security standards.
• Audits policies and controls constantly, monitors systems for security gaps, designs effective solutions, and provide reports to management and executive staff.

Required Skills/Experience:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Computer Science
• Digital Forensics
• IT Network Experience
• Systems Programming
• Digital Media Forensics
• Experience with Kali Linux and associated tools
• Programming in Python, Java, C, Assembly, SQL, PowerShell, Bash
• Travel: 10 %
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Forensics or related field

Desired Skills:

• Conceptual Knowledge in the following areas: Cisco devices, Ubuntu, Suricata, IDS, SQL, Wireshark, Firewalls, NIST Security Framework, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Traffic Analysis, Threat Hunting, Alert Triage

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.