Information Security Analyst

Summary

As an information security analyst, you will be responsible for managing and implementing threat monitoring of Pearson VUE systems. This includes enhancing threat monitoring analytics, performing threat hunting, and performing cyber security incident response activities.

The Information Security Analyst will:

• Security operations
• Participate in monitoring and investigations
• Participate in cyber security incident response
• Interface with corporate SOC
• Analytics
• Perform analysis of data, logs as a part of threat hunting
• Monitor and report on security compliance with the security policies in the technology organization

Qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in information systems, business management or equivalent work experience
• 3 years’ experience in analyst and/or consultant roles in one or more areas of IT security
• Knowledge of and experience in developing and documenting requirements
• Experience and understanding of technology-based organizations
• Some experience with logging and alerting platforms, including SIEM integration
• Current understanding of Industry trends and emerging threats
• Knowledge of incident response methodologies and technologies
• Experience of investigation techniques and report writing
• Experience of risk management methods and logging of risks
• Experience of process mapping and delivery of effective and understandable process maps and associated procedures
• Ability to interact with senior management stakeholders, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understand business imperatives
• Understanding of extensive and wide-ranging security requirements
• Distillation of the security requirements into practical, proportionate, and understandable instructions and guidance across the various software products

Desirable

• Background in network, host, database, and application security
• Experience driving a culture of security awareness
• Ability to provide effective training and education to others
• Coding skills to enable hands on automation of processes
• Non-customer facing role but an ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, and security leadership, is essential.
• Ability to solve problems systematically and creatively
• Results-oriented with strong commitment to tasks
• Excellent time management and priority setting skills
• Attention to detail and quality oriented
• Ability to handle stressful situations

The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $100,000 - $135,000. This position is bonus eligible. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 8514

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