IT Cyber Security Analyst

Company: Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
Location: Monroe
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

At Vantage Health Plan, Inc., we specialize in taking care of people: our members, our patients, and our employees. We offer competitive salaries and great benefits! Benefits include: Health, Dental, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off, and 401(k).Vantage is currently looking for a IT Cyber Security Analyst to work at our downtown Monroe location from 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. Job Summary:The IT Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for protecting the organization's data through proactive design, implementation, and maintenance of information security tools and measures.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:-- Monitor computer networks and systems to identify any violations and security breaches-- Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs-- Investigate and respond appropriately to active alerts and security breaches-- Document all security issues and/or breaches identified-- Collaborate with security team to determine best solution to address detected vulnerabilities-- Simulate security attacks to identify potential vulnerabilities-- Implement proactive measures and contingency plans should an attack be successful-- Collaborate with other IT staff to develop company-wide security education and practices-- Continuously research security enhancements and make recommendations to managementMarginal Duties:-- Remain up to date with cyber security technology, trends, tools, and strategies-- Assist with training as needed-- Other duties as assignedJob Requirements:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: --- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with minimum of 2 years of experience in information security or 5-6 years of relative work experience-- Experience in corporate office setting preferred-- Experience in programming; Python preferred-- Experience with penetration testing and techniques-- Knowledge of firewalls and antivirus concepts-- Knowledge of Windows and Linux based operating systems-- Self-motivated to synthesize new information and technologies-- Highly organized and efficient with strong attention to detail-- Ability to work independently and with a team-- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment-- Excellent verbal and written communication skills-- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staffSupervisory Responsibilities:--- This position has no supervisory responsibilitiesSupervision Received: --- Works under general supervision of of the Network Administrator Supervisor Working Conditions:--- This position operates in a professional office environment with opportunity to work from home as deemed appropriate by IT management--- This is a full-time position (40 hours/week)--- Overtime may be required --- Travel may be requiredPhysical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time and must frequently move about the office. The employee must constantly operate a computer and other office equipment such as phones, keyboards, printers, and copiers. The employee is regularly required to communicate with others via phone, email, etc. Occasionally, the employee is required to move up to 10 pounds and may, at times, be required to move up to 50 pounds.

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