IT Security Analyst
Targan
IT
Raleigh, NC, USA
Posted on Feb 21, 2025
Job Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate IT, and acting under the supervision of the IT Security Architect, this position will function as an IT Security Analyst. TARGAN IT Security oversees the security environment, platforms, and tools (Proxy, SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, Email-filter, VPN, etc.) and interfaces with Security vendors. This role will also extend responsibilities to Azure cloud, commercial system security and remote access solutions, networking, and security. Assisting in maintaining an efficient and highly secure environment throughout planned company growth, will be a shared responsibility of the incumbent. To be successful in this role a candidate must have a demonstrably high level of technical proficiency and initiative, be able to operate with a high level of trust and autonomy and be motivated to deliver company-critical services and solutions. In addition, the IT Security Analyst will also be responsible for:
- Work alongside the IT Security Architect; both employees will comprise the IT Security function of the larger Corporate IT Department; act as subject matter expert on onsite and cloud security infrastructure
- Assist in maintaining a robust Incident Response Plan, corporate IT Security policies, diagrams, and other documentation as required
- Enforce security governance by monitoring and administering security platforms and tools
- Provide technical and strategic support to IT projects and departmental goals, as well as IT Security Roadmap
- Develop, maintain, and improve existing/new security technologies, processes, and governance to effect proactive security monitoring/detection capabilities
- Lead problem remediation efforts, collaborating with vendors to resolve critical technical issues while demonstrating the ability to independently troubleshoot and solve problems
- Analyze ongoing IT Security requirements and manage/improve security, controls, and policies by consulting with other internal teams and 3rd party resources
- Work alongside co-managed service providers, vendors, and 3rd party security consultants; take part in security audits, pen-testing, and risk assessments
Required Technical Abilities & Skills:
- In-depth experience and knowledge:
- Incident response & investigation, networking (layer 3), Next Generation Firewalls, Purview, Email, SIEM, Web Proxies, MFA, VPN, MDR/EDR, security design, security policy
- Operational security of M365, Exchange, Azure (Dev Ops, AAD, etc.), B2B, 3rd Party SaaS platforms, and overall business infrastructure
Additional Desired Skills:
- Certifications: CCNP-Security, Network+, Security+, CySA+, or other IT certifications reinforcing the ability to perform the duties of this role (IAT, IAM, DOD, etc.)
- Working knowledge or familiarity with IoT, OT, industrial remote access solutions (i.e. Secomea)
- Current Targan network technologies: Cisco Meraki AP’s & Switches (layer 3), FortiGate Firewall, DUO MFA
- Security Stack: FortiGate, DUO, Netskope, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for IoT, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, Azure
- Regulatory Compliance: CIS Framework, Azure Foundations and Microsoft Cloud Security benchmark
- Experience working in a global corporation is a plus
Education and Experience Requirements
- Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; Bachelor’s degree or above preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or several of the following roles: Security Analyst, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or Network Engineer/Administrator
All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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