Cyber Security Analyst

Company: American Express Global Business Travel
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

American Express Global Business Travel, is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst with an analytical mind and a detailed understanding of cyber security methodologies. Cyber Security Analysts are expected to have a meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines. The Analyst will be assigned to work in our Scottsdale, Arizona or Jersey City, New Jersey office. **Description:** To ensure success, a Cyber Security Analyst must display a high level of understanding of technology infrastructures which include but are not limited to Endpoint Protection, Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, WAF, Anti DDoS and Security Audits. Top candidates will be comfortable working with a variety of technologies, large scale deployments, security problems and troubleshooting of the network. + Implementing, managing, monitoring and upgrading security measures for the protection of the corporate data, systems and networks. + Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols + Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices + Assist in development of technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks + Troubleshooting security and network problems + Ensuring that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by maintaining the appropriate security controls + Participating in the change management process + Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities + Daily administrative tasks, reporting and communication with the relevant stakeholders + Deliver comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement + Working as part of a team with similarly tasked Analysts and Engineers in a diverse, engaging, supportive and respectful manner + Perform reviews/audits of mixed Linux and Microsoft Windows environments, including network devices, databases, web services, and enterprise applications. + Coordinate with infrastructure support teams to maintain/trouble shoot security tools and monitoring integrity. + Responds to requests for information in support of internal and external audits and examinations. + Recommends software tools and/or other solutions for technical challenges involving IT Security processes. + Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Required Skills: + Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods + Experience maintaining secure networks, systems and application architectures + Direct experience with maintaining security tools such as WAF, DAM, IPS/IDS, Anti-DDoS, Bot Detection, SIEM, Data Leakage Prevention, Proxy, Automation & Orchestration, etc. + Ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management + Technical knowledge of database and operating system security + Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools + General understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols + Maintaining current knowledge of technology capabilities and trends + Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure + Understanding of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and well-known ports and services + Very solid knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth) + Grasps and applies new information quickly and handles more complex assignments + Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction + BS degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field or equivalent work experience + Industry certifications in cyber security such as but not limited to, CISSP, GSEC, CSSP, CEH highly desired + 3+ years working experience as a Cyber Security Analyst **Location** United States> New Jersey> Jersey City It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds. GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement (https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/gbt-recruitment-privacy-statement/) American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) is the world's leading business partner for managed travel. We help companies and employees prosper by making sure travelers are present where and when it matters. We keep global business moving with the powerful backing of 16,000 travel professionals in more than 140 countries. Companies of all sizes, and in all places, rely on GBT to provide travel management services, organize meetings and events, and deliver business travel consulting.

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