Security Analyst

Atlanta, Georgia

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Hybrid, Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 70544|Posted Jun 5, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? / WHAT EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?

  • 8+ years' experience with Incident Response
  • Experience in a 24x7 global enterprise, preferably in the Financial industry
  • SANS GIAC certifications
  • Experience with cloud platforms
  • Experience managing or maintaining malware analysis sandboxes,
  • Knowledge of malware analysis tools
  • Python and/or PowerShell scripting
  • Knowledge of Exabeam suite of products or other SIEM tools
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of the business and the ability to assess and address risk without negatively impacting the business
  • Ability to identify and analyze malicious code
  • In depth understanding of Windows operating systems
  • Ability to evaluate exploit code in relationship to existing security controls

WHAT ELSE?

  • Strong knowledge of networking technologies (TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of web application vulnerabilities and solutions
  • Strong knowledge of Unix & Linux operating systems
  • Strong knowledge of the functions of various security infrastructure, including firewalls,
  • Intrusion Prevention Systems, Proxy Servers, Security Event Managers, VPNs
  • Strong knowledge of web application technologies (HTML, JavaScript, etc.)
  • Ability to identify vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications using COTS tools and manual processes
  • General knowledge of network and systems forensics
  • In depth knowledge of incident response processes and procedures
  • General knowledge of threat intelligence
  • Ability to provide 24-hour on-call support on a rotating basis
  • CISSP Certified

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute security incident response plans and cyber forensic investigations for investigating all reported security incidents.
  • Develop comprehensive incident reports and investigation summaries.
  • Develop and collect intelligence to proactively detect and identify high-confidence threats to the brand, service infrastructure and enterprise users and systems.
  • Responsible for analyzing/validating security control requirements and tuning, defining the mitigation rules, scripting and performing changes or mitigating attacks, and assisting with troubleshooting support related to any issues which may arise from security detection or protection technologies.
  • Assist with reviewing existing tools, applications, and processes to help strengthen and optimize current security capabilities, as well as identifying any gaps or technical solutions to further enhance the team's effectiveness.
  • Communicate problems and solutions verbally and in written form to peers and management.
  • Compliance and governance: help achieve compliance, identify compliance initiatives, and promote appropriate security policies.
  • Lead analysis and review security events for anomalous activity, collaborate with respective peer groups to take appropriate action to safeguard company information assets against current and foreseen threats.
  • Lead the exploration of practical security solutions to address emerging threats and compliance requirements, including design and implementation of recommended solutions.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.