Endpoint Security Analyst

Tallahassee, Florida

 SMX Services & Consulting
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Scope of Services
  • Develops, evaluates, and manages systems security across the enterprise.
  • Focus areas include:
    • Account management
    • Password auditing
    • Network-based and web application-based vulnerability scanning
    • Virus management
    • Intrusion detection
  • Requires expertise in systems administration, security tools, and security practices/procedures.
  • Assists in developing and implementing security policies and procedures (e.g., user authentication, breach escalation, security auditing, firewalls, and encryption).
  • Prepares status reports on security matters and develops security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
  • Enforces security policies by administering/monitoring security profiles and investigating security violations.
  • Evaluates products/procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
  • Provides direct support for systems security issues and educates users on security standards and procedures.
  • Must have technical knowledge of network operating systems (e.g., UNIX, NT).
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
Experience
  • Minimum of four (4) years of related work experience required.
Primary Job Duties and Tasks
  1. Serve as a member of the Computer Security Incident Response Team:
    • Research incidents, identify corrective actions, document status, and coordinate responses.
  2. Track and monitor endpoint software viruses:
    • Enforce endpoint security policies, monitor profiles, investigate breaches, and document security controls.
  3. Collaborate with Patch Management and Configuration Team:
    • Identify and implement secure configurations and ensure compliance using monitoring tools.
  4. Administer and maintain endpoint vulnerability products:
    • Manage vulnerability risk reporting and conduct routine endpoint vulnerability scanning.
Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Knowledge of appropriate security controls to protect IT resources.
  • Experience with:
    • Windows and Windows Server
    • TCP/IP protocols
    • Vulnerability management tools
  • Familiarity with security standards:
    • NIST
    • CIS Critical Security Controls
    • Florida Cybersecurity Standards (74-2 Florida Administrative 60GG-2)
  • Ability to assess and document compliance with standards.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Microsoft SCCM
    • Group Policy
    • PowerShell
  • Ability to configure operating system security settings (e.g., registry modifications).
  • Knowledge of SIEM tools (experience with SPLUNK preferred).
  • Skills in analyzing and assessing information systems and security controls.
  • Skilled in detection of software and hardware security problems.
  • Ability to:
    • Analyze complex technical architectures for security issues
    • Be self-motivated and detail-oriented
    • Assess risk and recommend mitigation strategies
    • Author compliance documentation
    • Communicate technical and non-technical information effectively
    • Solve problems independently and collaboratively
  • Knowledge of tools like Malwarebytes, Windows Defender, and other scanning tools.
Date Posted: 04 May 2025
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