Overview
IT Security Analyst Jobs in Worcester, PA at Allan Myers Inc.
Title: IT Security Analyst
Company: Allan Myers Inc.
Location: Worcester, PA
Responsibilities
The IT Security Analyst is a hands-on technical professional responsible for monitoring, detecting and responding to security threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with security policies . The Security Analyst is involved in data gathering, security testing, threat mitigation and remediation, along with user training while maintaining a strong understanding of the technology, the systems and the business processes it supports.
Responsibilities:
- Alert triage, mitigation and management
- Triage, mitigate and remediate alerts in various dashboards and alerting engines
- Communicate and/or escalate events that have a major impact on the organization's security structure, compliance or assets
- Data Analysis and information Gathering:
- Collect and correlated security and system event data and logs to identify abnormal behaviors or threats
- Assist in the data gathering and Analysis of existing systems, process and procedures and identify opportunities for improvement in alignment with organizational goals.
- Vulnerability monitoring:
- Monitor various vulnerabilities feeds and determine vulnerabilities that impact our systems, processes or assets
- Monitor vulnerability management platforms and services to identify current and known vulnerabilities and ensure effective mitigation or remediation in accordance with our defined approach and policy
- Identify trends or issues in mitigation or remediation measure and communicate to appropriate stakeholders
- User Support and Training:
- Provide direct support to end-users, addressing escalated technical issues and promoting best practices.
- Design and deliver technical training sessions to enhance user competency and adoption of IT solutions and security practices.
- Conduct training activities and attack simulations to enhance the end user exposure and knowledge regarding threats
- Process Improvement and Technical Leadership:
- Research and recommend technology changes to meet evolving business needs.
- Assist in the planning and execution of new technology implementations, including process mapping, enterprise architecture, testing, and deployment.
- Documentation and Security:
- Maintain clear and detailed documentation of systems, processes, and technical configurations.
- Implement and audit system security practices to ensure compliance with organizational policies and best practices.
Qualifications
Education & Certification:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GIAC, CISSP) are preferred.
Experience:
- Required:
- 4-6 years of IT experience, with a focus on systems analysis, support, and application implementation.
- Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, EDR and XDR solutions and network protection solutions
- Preferred:
- Basic knowledge of scripting languages such as KQl or PowerShell
- Familiarity with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems
Required Skills And Competencies:
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with incident management systems, reporting metrics, SaaS solutions, and operating system platforms.
- Knowledge of server and client architecture, network technologies, and enterprise backup and recovery processes.
- Scripting and automation expertise to support system administration and audits.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Effective stakeholder engagement to bridge technical and business objectives.
- Leadership and Problem-Solving:
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, manage change, and solve complex technical problems.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and urgency in resolving issues.
- Personal Attributes:
- Adaptable, ethical, and results-oriented with strong time management skills.
Work Environment And Physical Demands:
- Environment:
- Primarily office-based, with occasional site visits exposing the role to construction equipment, weather conditions, and variable noise levels.
- Physical Requirements:
- Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and occasional lifting or climbing.
Travel Requirements:
- Regular travel within the organizational footprint, including daily commutes and occasional overnight stays.
