Security Operations Analyst

BlueVoyant

BlueVoyant

Software Engineering, IT, Operations
Remote
Posted on Jun 6, 2024
Security Operations Analyst

Location: Remote - United States East Coast Preferred


Responsibilities:

BlueVoyant is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to help protect our internal systems and people. You will be part of the Corporate Security team tasked with protecting one of the most innovative cyber security companies in the world. As a Security Operations Analyst at BlueVoyant, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating vulnerabilities in our environments and applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of systems and applications through proactive risk management and vulnerability remediation.

Requirements:
  • Help manage and conduct regular vulnerability assessments of our systems, networks, and applications. Manage and track mitigation and remediation efforts.
  • Monitor and respond to real-time threat information and provides security support to our users.
  • Perform regular audits of systems and networks
  • Analyse and interpret vulnerability scan results to identify potential security risks.
  • Collaborate with engineer, development and IT teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security best practices.
  • Monitor and track vulnerability remediation progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures related to vulnerability management and application security.
  • Provide guidance and training to internal teams and clients on vulnerability management.
  • Participate in the design and implementation of security tools and technologies to enhance vulnerability management capabilities.
  • Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security risks within our applications to ensure they are secure against cyber threats.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive application vulnerability management program, including regular assessments and reporting.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate application security measures into the development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop and enforce application security best practices, guidelines, and standards across the organization.
  • Participate in the design and implementation of security testing automation.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Microsoft security qualifications (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-900 etc).
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent or higher.
  • Exceptional candidates with proven experience in security/network operations will also be considered.
Preferred Competences:
  • 3 – 5 years' experience within a security operations environment and has worked previously within vulnerability management preferred.
  • Competence with Vulnerability Managment tools.
  • Competence with the Microsoft security environment and associated tools such as Defender and Purview.
  • Knowledge and understanding of network protocols and devices.
  • Experience with Mac OS, Windows, and Unix systems.
  • Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Experience with patch management systems and processes.
  • Knowledge of the latest security threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities.
  • Ability to interpret vulnerability reports and identify false positives.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex technical topics in clear and easy-to-understand language.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a globally distributed team.
About BlueVoyant

At BlueVoyant, we recognize that effective cyber security requires active prevention and defense across both your organization and supply chain. Our proprietary data, analytics, and technology, coupled with deep expertise, works as a force multiplier to secure your full ecosystem. Accuracy! Actionability! Timeliness! Scalability!

Led by CEO, Jim Rosenthal, BlueVoyant’s highly skilled team includes former government cyber officials with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200, and GCHQ, together with private sector experts. BlueVoyant services utilize large real-time datasets with industry leading analytics and technologies.

Founded in 2017 by Fortune 500 executives, including Executive Chairman, Tom Glocer, and former Government cyber officials, BlueVoyant is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, London, Budapest, and Latin America.

All employees must be authorized to work in the United States. BlueVoyant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlueVoyant complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Disclaimer: Please note that pursuant to contractual requirements and applicable law, in order for employees to perform work on some of the company’s federal contracts, U.S. citizenship is required. Accordingly, an employee’s ability to perform work on such contracts is contingent upon the company’s verification of the employee’s citizenship status. Furthermore, individuals may be subject to additional background checks and fingerprinting.

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