Job Title: Senior Security Analyst Location: Pine Brook, New Jersey, United States Onsite Duration- Long Term Contract/Full Time Responsibilities: Job Functions: Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities, coordinating with system and network administrators Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information Implement and maintain company's information security strategy Apply security policies to meet security objectives of the system Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and maintain a security risk management plan. Assess and monitor cybersecurity related to system implementation and testing practices Provide security advice and input to IT management for Disaster Recovery, Conting ency, and Continuity of Operations Plans Contribute to computer security strategy and engineering of comprehensive cybersecurity architecture Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management Project Management: Follows instructions and completes assigned tasks while clearly communicating results Works with peers to complete project tasks Provides input for defining and prioritizing tasks Teaming: Assures client= satisfaction, communicates issues, plans, requests, and resolutions clearl= y in speech and writing Works collaboratively with IT team members to accomplish security goals Required Skills Required Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications: Knowledge in fundamental and advanced cybersecurity solutions including: Coordinating countermeasures to identified security risks Evaluating the adequacy of security designs Use of penetration testing tools and techniques Anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems, and intrusion detection and notification systems Proven experience operating and maintaining security systems Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions Knowledge of and experience with Security Information and Event Management platforms In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems Excellent diagnostic, problem resolution and proactive monitoring skills Desired Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications: CISM, CISSP, or Security+ Extensive knowledge of operating system and database security Knowledge of NIST 800-171/CMMC 2.0 frameworks and regulations Knowledge of risk management processes Knowledge of data classification and control marking standards, policies and procedures Knowledge of and experience with Data Loss Prevention technologies Experience with Microsoft Cloud security and the Microsoft Government GC C - High platform Teaming: Demonstrates superior oral and written communication skills Required Experience Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity or related fields or 5 or more years work experience as a System Security Engineer or related position Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship is not available. Position location is hybrid in Pine Brook, NJ