Sr Cybersecurity Platform Operations Analyst

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for completing day-to-day management and operations of assigned security solutions and platforms to help detect security vulnerabilities and events which pose risk to the enterprise. Performing platform lifecycle management activities (patching, upgrades, policy configuration, etc) for assigned platforms and/or tools; continuously assessing existing processes and procedures for improvement opportunities. This role is also responsible for recommending and executing proactive security tool configuration updates to strengthen the organizations overall security posture and streamline existing processes, based on the evolving cyber threat landscape.

NOTE: This hybrid role can be located in CHICAGO IL or RICHARDSON TX ~ relocation will not be offered; sponsorship is not available.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 2 years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad exposure to infrastructure/network and multi-platform environments OR 6 years of related work experience OR 6 years of related military experience.

• Working knowledge of Windows10 /Windows server OS.

• Working knowledge of Active Directory.

• Requires knowledge of security issues, techniques, and implications across all existing computer platforms.

• Strong oral & written communication skills

• Problem solving / analytical skills, tools, and techniques.

• Results-oriented, continuous improvement mindset

• Organization and multi-tasking skills; ability to manage multiple projects and tasks

• Ability to operate effectively under high pressure situations and/or against deadlines

• Ability to prioritize and make trade-off decisions.

• Understanding of information security frameworks, incident management/response, security operations, and application security best practices

• Ability to support Incident Response (gathering evidence from logs, etc.)

• Experience with security team operations in complex technical environments

• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes

• Knowledge of emerging technologies

• Experience with system and technology integration for various security technologies

• IT standards, procedures, and policies (e.g., HIPAA)

• Certificate & Key Mgmt.

• Configuration Mgmt.

• TVM Scanning

• Patch Mgmt.

• Wireless Security

• SSO and IdM tooling and functionality

• Security event monitoring systems

• Network-based and host-based intrusion detection systems

• Firewall technologies

• Malware detection

• Enterprise-level antivirus solutions/systems and encryptions standards

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

• Preferred knowledge of Antivirus (Windows Defender / XDR)Preferred knowledge of CyberArk EPM Solution

• Preferred knowledge of Group Policy management.

• Preferred knowledge of Encryption.

• Preferred knowledge of scripting.

• Preferred knowledge of virtual technology.

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HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.