Security Analyst – Mid-Atlantic region

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GuidePoint Security

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201 - 500 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

GuidePoint Security is a cybersecurity firm offering consulting, engineering, and managed services to help organizations secure their digital assets. The company specializes in application security, cloud security, data protection, email security, threat intelligence, and identity and access management. With solutions tailored to various platforms including AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and OT environments, GuidePoint Security aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience for both enterprise and government clients. They focus on integrating advanced security technologies and providing expertise in risk assessment, compliance, and security awareness education, helping clients navigate complex cybersecurity challenges and improve their security posture.

📋 Description

• GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. • Seeking a Security Analyst with a proactive mindset to prevent incidents rather than just respond. • Collaborating as a team player and willingness to learn from constructive criticism to stay ahead of emerging threats and innovative threat actors. • Looking for a candidate currently living in the eastern time zone (EST)

🎯 Requirements

• Experience with SIEM tools for investigations, ability to create, run and tune SPL queries • Understanding of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) • Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and similar protocols. • Ability to analyze network traffic and identify anomalies. • Knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools • Experience with anti-virus and malware analysis • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and other similar incident response frameworks • Hands-on experience in triage, containment, and threat eradication. • The ability to analyze and monitor logs and formulate potential attack theories using analytical skills for scenarios: • Interpret logs from systems such as servers, firewalls, and applications. • Identify patterns and detect threats using log correlation across cybersecurity tools • Basic proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) • Use regular expressions (regex) for data parsing. • Understand the importance of vulnerability management and scanning • Knowledge of forensic tools preferred. • Familiarity with cloud security practices and tools (AWS GuardDuty, Microsoft Defender for Cloud). • Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcome. • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skillset • Ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions under pressure. • Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting incidents and collaborating with teams. • Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Keen observational skills to spot anomalies and patterns. • Willingness to collaborate with other analysts, IT teams, and external stakeholders. • Calm and flexible in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. • Understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). • Familiarity and knowledge of emerging threats and vulnerabilities and have the means to obtain relevant information for threat investigations. • Previous experience in a SOC or similar role preferred. • Experience with managing real-world incidents.

🏖️ Benefits

• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options) • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment • Pet Benefit Option