Security Analyst

Position Title: Security Analyst Location: Tallahassee, FL Duration: Long term contract Position Overvie wThe client is seeking an experienced Security Analyst (Intermediate) to support enterprise cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, cloud security, and risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with security technologies, and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams to strengthen the organization's security posture .Key Responsibilitie sSecurity Operations & Monitorin gMonitor, analyze, and investigate cybersecurity alerts, security events, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) .Review and analyze security monitoring tools, system logs, and threat intelligence sources .Support day-to-day Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and operational cybersecurity initiatives .Incident Respons eAssist with cybersecurity incident response activities, including identification, investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis .Document incident findings, remediation actions, and lessons learned .Support continuous improvement of incident response procedures and processes .Vulnerability Managemen tConduct vulnerability identification, analysis, prioritization, and remediation tracking .Collaborate with technical teams to ensure timely resolution of identified vulnerabilities .Develop vulnerability reports, metrics, and executive summaries .Security Assessments & Risk Managemen tPerform security assessments of applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and systems .Participate in risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies .Review security configurations and recommend security enhancements aligned with industry best practices .Identity & Access Management (IAM )Support identity governance initiatives and access management processes .Perform user access reviews, privileged account reviews, and account provisioning validation .Assist in maintaining IAM controls and compliance requirements .Security Technology Administratio nSupport implementation, configuration, and administration of cybersecurity tools and security controls .Assist with cloud security initiatives and modernization efforts .Participate in security architecture reviews and technology evaluations .Compliance & Governanc eSupport audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements through evidence collection and control validation .Assist with third-party security reviews and vendor risk assessments .Ensure cybersecurity activities align with organizational policies, standards, and frameworks .Documentation & Reportin gDevelop and maintain cybersecurity procedures, standards, operational documentation, and technical guidance .Produce cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, operational reports, and executive-level presentations .Conduct cybersecurity research and prepare technical assessments, white papers, and analytical reports .Collaboration & Researc hCollaborate with internal teams, vendors, project managers, and business stakeholders to achieve cybersecurity objectives .Research emerging cyber threats, security technologies, and risks associated with satellite communications and related systems .Recommend security improvements based on evolving threat landscapes and organizational needs .Required Qualification sExperienc eMinimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations .Minimum 3 years of experience with security monitoring, event analysis, and threat detection .Minimum 3 years of experience supporting vulnerability management programs .Minimum 2 years of experience supporting incident response activities .Minimum 2 years of experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and processes .Technical Skill sExperience conducting cybersecurity assessments and risk evaluations .Experience developing security procedures, technical documentation, and operational standards .Understanding of cloud security concepts, architectures, and security controls .Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and industry best practices .Experience producing technical reports, cybersecurity assessments, white papers, and executive-level deliverables .Professional Skill sStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities .Excellent verbal and written communication skills .Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences .Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality work products .Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment .Preferred Qualification sExperience with one or more of the following technologies and platforms :Security Operations & Threat Detectio nMicrosoft Sentine lMicrosoft Defender XD RRecorded Futur eSentinelOn eAbnormal AI Securit yMicrosoft Attack Simulatio nCaldera Adversary Emulatio nCloudRang eIdentity & Access Managemen tMicrosoft Entra I DOkta Identit ySailPoint Automatio nVulnerability & Asset Managemen tPalo Alto Xpans eTanium Asset Managemen tCloud Securit yAzure Security Service sGovernance, Reporting & Metric sMetrics Applicatio nCyberKnights OTL TFrameworks & Standard sNIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF )CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS CSC )Additional Preferred Experienc eGovernment or public-sector cybersecurity environments .Experience supporting security modernization initiatives .Knowledge of security architecture principles and cloud-native security controls . 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