Cyber Security Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Analyst for an opportunity in Houston, TX.
Position Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Houston, TX
Anticipated Start Date: 24th - June - 2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 4+ months contract
Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT/TEMP TO HIRE/PERM], [Onsite]
Pay Range: $31.55/hr - $41.30/hr
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Description:

• Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives.
• Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope.
• May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.
• Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution.
• Ability to handle most unique situations.
• May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies security system vulnerabilities, attacks, and threats, runs analyses on security incidents and threats, and researches appropriate countermeasures.
• Uses knowledge of environment to scope the extent and impact of any vulnerability, attack or breach.
• Resolves security issues related to security vulnerabilities, incidents and threats through independent analysis and/or research.
• Develops, enhances and maintains Security solutions based on HP security system analysis, research and incident resolution.
• Operates as a key team member on security teams and advises on methods to improve security solutions.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Technical Cyber Security Certification through one of the recognized bodies preferred: SANS, ISACA, (ICS)2, CompTIA, Cisco, CERT etc.
• Typically 4+ years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced Cyber and IT security knowledge.
• Advanced understanding of Cyber and IT security risks, threats and prevention measures.
• Advanced understanding of relevant programming and scripting languages (perl, python, powershell, HTML, javascript, etc.).
• Advanced security system analysis skills.
• Advanced understanding of security standards and best practices.
• Advanced risk assessment and management skills.
• Advanced understanding of networking and network security.
• Advanced understanding of network monitoring and protocols.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222923 when responding to this ad.