Cybersecurity Analyst II
Posted 2025-04-21
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Job Description
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst II to join our SOC team. This position is based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX and reports to the Manager, Cybersecurity Operations, where we support flexible and remote work arrangements.
The Cybersecurity Analyst II plays an important role defining and building technical and business requirements for data protection to reduce cyber threats, conducting periodic data security audits, and developing plans around remediating active threats.
The individual will be responsible for the daily monitoring and remediation of cybersecurity threats, incidents, intrusion, and policy.
Responsibilities: ? Under limited direction, responsible for activities related to enterprise cybersecurity: introduce best practice procedures, standards, and policies towards the protection of CEC data, and lead any incident response related to data security. ? Address data protection requirements such as access/audit controls, anonymization/de-identification, encryption, retention, and residency, within product and corporate roadmaps. ? Monitor security events from various channels (Office 365, Meraki, SentinelOne, Fortra, Cisco, etc.), based on security event severity, escalate to managed service support teams as appropriate to perform further investigation and resolution. ? Remediate security-related incidents and vulnerabilities (blocking nefarious email, removing malware, etc.). ? Develop, execute, and track security controls to improve cyber resiliency. ? Identify and document security best practices. ? Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technology trends and developments in areas of interest to the business. ? Adhere to all CEC Entertainment corporate guiding principles, processes, policies, standards, and procedures. ? Provide analysis and trending of security log data from many heterogeneous security devices. ? Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incident. ? Monitor Office 365 for security-related incidents and adjust policies as needed. ? Perform assessment, troubleshooting, and help isolate issues with IDS/IPS sensors, antivirus servers, vulnerability scanners. ? Support internal and external audits (PCI, NIST CSF, SOX). ? Participate in the on-call rotation and 2nd-tier support for escalations. ? Demonstrated ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment. ? Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Essential Qualifications: ? Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience. ? One (1) to three (3) years of cybersecurity experience, with at least one (1) year implementing data protection and privacy requirements. ? Experience with Intrusion Detection (deep TCP/IP knowledge, and Cybersecurity), various operating systems (Windows/UNIX), and web technologies (focusing on Internet security). ? Ability to read and understand packet-level data Intrusion detection and prevention and Network Security Products (IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.) Host Security Products (HIPS, AV, scanners, etc.). ? Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (firewall and intrusion detection systems). ? Knowledge of data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, etc. ? Knowledge with either NIST CSF, PCI, or SOX Compliance requirements. ? Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications. ? Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively with strong attention to detail. ? Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. ? Understanding of data security & privacy challenges in cloud environments such as AWS and Azure and expertise in developing and securing solutions in the cloud. ? Good communication, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills. ? Industry cybersecurity or technology certifications such as SSCP, CCSK, CEH, or other related certifications are a bonus.
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