IT Security Analyst

Job Description

IT Security Analyst

Houston, TX, USA Req #5208

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses across the US. Loomis prides itself on providing employees with opportunities for career advancement and job satisfaction.

In fact, many of our company's managers, vice presidents, and corporate executives started out in the branches as driver/guards and tellers. Our work can be challenging, but the thousands who have stayed with our company for decades will tell you that if you have the desire to learn and the drive to succeed, Loomis is the place to be.

Come join our team!

Job Description:

The Security Analyst will investigate cybersecurity events and incidents, analyze security data, and develop and implement security strategies to protect organization information systems against malicious intent. This position will also assist in deploying cybersecurity solutions, code evaluation, penetration testing, and risk assessments.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to threat alerts using existing security tools.
• Performs periodic vulnerability scanning to identify potential security risks, on-prem and cloud networks, systems, software, and applications.
• Co-monitors systems and network devices patching cadence to ensure security patches are up to date and patchable vulnerabilities are mitigated.
• Act as part of the cybersecurity incident response team.
• Conduct forensic analysis of cyber-attacks to determine the source of the attack and how to prevent similar attacks in the future.
• Documents technical procedures and creates knowledge base articles for the support team when needed.
• Assist with the deployment, integration, and configuration of all new security solutions and any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field to Information Technology from an accredited institution of higher education
• Demonstrated experience with Firewalls and or Firewall management
• Demonstrated experience with DLP solution
• 2 years of Cyber Security forensics experience
• 2 years of experience with Active Directory and or Azure AD
• Experience in Web development, scripting, or programming languages
• Experience with Microsoft on-premises and cloud security
• Experience working in or managing a SIEM.
• Experience with Network Management and network technologies
• Experience with managing and configuring software and hardware firewalls

Key Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of information security threat hunting
• Skills in documenting and reporting security events
• Knowledge of Information Security Risk assessment and management
• Strong working knowledge of SIEM, NAC, firewall, IDS/IPS technologies, and application layer security controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain security

Benefits:
Loomis offers one of the most comprehensive employees benefit packages in the industry, which includes:

• Vacation and Sick Time (PTO) as well as Paid Holidays
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Basic Life Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Industry leading Training and Development

Loomis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Other details

• Job Family Exempt
• Job Function Information Technology
• Pay Type Salary