Information Security Analyst

TechLink is an IT services company that provides consulting, right to hire, and direct placement services to major companies across the country. Our corporate headquarters are located in Mahwah, New Jersey.

The Information Security Analyst will proactively monitor the security of production systems and infrastructure, while identifying and escalating potential incidents or anomalies for further investigation. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and have basic project management skills. Desired areas of knowledge include Vulnerability Assessment, Intrusion Prevention and Detection, Access Control and Authorization, Firewall Rulesets, Encryption, Web-filtering, Advanced Threat Protection and infrastructure security.

* Review and analyze alerts and logs from Firewalls (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Antivirus (AV), and other security threat data sources * Analyze and or escalate security threats found internally or via Managed Security Service Providers * Monitor and distribute security notifications in adherence with the established notification / security information sharing protocols * Assist with formulation and distribution of Information Security Metrics and Event Reports * Assist with review of Network and Application vulnerability scan alerts and reports * Work closely with QSAs and business teams to identify requirements for PCI regulatory compliance; Follow-up on outstanding audit findings, document new or updated applications and/or technology infrastructure elements, etc.

* 2-4 years of relevant experience with vulnerability scanners and web application testing tools such as Nessus, Nmap, NeXpose, Metasploit, Wireshark, IBM AppScan, etc * Knowledge of network security, current information security threats and incident management concepts and practices. * Hands-on experiencing with implementing secure guidelines on various Network Technologies and Operating System platforms including Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, IBM AIX, and Client-UX. * Knowledge of IT Data Security Compliance Programs including Payment Card Industry (PCI), and Sarbanes-Oxley * Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills * Excellent written and oral communications skills * PCI Experience