Cyber Security Associate

About the position

GovCIO is currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Cyber Security Associate to join our team in San Antonio, TX. This role is designed for individuals with 3-6 years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly those who excel in utilizing intelligence reports, conducting thorough research, and generating comprehensive security reports. The Cyber Security Associate will play a crucial role in monitoring and managing security tools, responding to incidents, and supporting the overall security posture of the organization. In this position, the Cyber Security Associate will enhance the organization's security posture by leveraging intelligence reports to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. The candidate will conduct in-depth research on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, providing actionable recommendations based on their findings. Key responsibilities include monitoring and managing cybersecurity tools such as Tanium, Microsoft Defender, Elixir, and Forescout to safeguard the digital infrastructure. The candidate will also analyze and respond to cybersecurity incidents, document findings, and implement remediation strategies. Additionally, the Cyber Security Associate will produce detailed reports on security incidents, vulnerability assessments, and the overall cybersecurity health of the organization. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to ensure the effective implementation of security policies, standards, and best practices. The role requires maintaining thorough documentation of security processes, tool configurations, and research findings, while staying updated on the latest cybersecurity intelligence to integrate into the organization's security operations.

Responsibilities
? Utilize intelligence reports to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, applying insights to enhance the organization's security posture.
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? Conduct in-depth research on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and incorporate findings into actionable recommendations.
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? Monitor and manage key cybersecurity tools, including Tanium, Microsoft Defender, Elixir, and Forescout, to protect the organization's digital infrastructure.
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? Analyze and respond to cybersecurity incidents, documenting findings and implementing remediation strategies.
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? Produce detailed and accurate reports on security incidents, vulnerability assessments, and overall cybersecurity health.
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? Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective implementation of security policies, standards, and best practices.
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? Maintain thorough documentation of security processes, tool configurations, and research findings.
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? Stay current on cybersecurity intelligence, integrating new information into the organization's security operations.

Requirements
? High School diploma with 3 - 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or commensurate experience.
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? Experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on intelligence analysis, research, and reporting.
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? Proven experience with Tanium, Microsoft Defender, Elixir, and Forescout.
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? Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
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? Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
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? Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and clear reporting of findings.
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? Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to addressing cybersecurity challenges.

Nice-to-haves
? Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
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? Experience with Score, Chat Surfer, and JCC2 IKE.

Benefits

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