Cyber Security Analyst

*Cyber Security Analyst *

*Philadelphia, PA or Kennett Square, PA (Hybrid) *

*12-Month Contract-To-Hire *

*Pay Rate - $30.00 - $35.00/hr (Depending on Experience) *

The Cyber Security team at our energy and utility client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented associate-level Cyber Security Analyst. As a team member, you will be responsible for protecting the company's grid infrastructure, ensuring the security of sensitive data, and managing critical security applications. You will work with both Windows and Linux environments to monitor and safeguard our systems from potential threats.

We are looking for an associate-level analyst who is excited about the opportunity to join a team that manages tools that defend this energy and utility company's distribution and SCADA systems and America's critical infrastructure.

*Requirement *
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or related discipline
* Base level knowledge in Windows and Linux systems administrations
* Experience with security and risk analysis and working with security configuration and remote access tools
* Background in or experience with programming
* Experience with scripting tools such as Bash and PowerShell is a Plus

*Responsibilities *
* Perform cyber security monitoring of Industrial Control/SCADA systems with monitoring tools like Industrial Defender and Splunk.
* Provide daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices.
* Interface with various business groups and advise groups on methods to improve security posture based on detailed analysis.
* Assist in creating documentation on the use of monitoring systems and the performance of NERC CIP logging and alerting processes.
* Use Splunk to monitor failed log-on attempts and for adding/removing users.
* Use cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity.

*What’s in it for you? *

A welcoming, team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 100 company. Eight Eleven group offers Health, Dental and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off and sick-leave.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Application Question(s):
* Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience:
* Linux: 1 year (Preferred)
* Cybersecurity: 1 year (Preferred)
* Information security: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Philadelphia, PA 19103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19103