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Job Title: Technology - Security Analyst Senior Location: Jacksonville, FL Duration: Long term contract ✅ Position Overview: Experienced professional responsible for implementing, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise-wide security systems. Supports 24/7 availability, mentors junior staff, and ensures compliance with security frameworks and policies. ✅ Core Responsibilities: • Implement and manage enterprise security systems, including cloud-based (AWS/Azure). • Perform security audits, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessments. • Conduct log analysis via SIEM tools; respond to security incidents. • Lead incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis. • Maintain firewalls, encryption systems, and endpoint protections. • Develop and enforce security policies, SOPs, and compliance protocols. • Manage user access, logical security, and secure configurations. • Collaborate cross-functionally on infrastructure and software security. • Support regulatory compliance with standards (e.g., NIST, COBIT). • Train and mentor team members; provide escalated issue resolution. • Evaluate and onboard new security technologies. ✅ Technical Skills Required: • Operating Systems: Windows (5+ years), Linux is a plus • Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, IAM, Security), Azure (AD, Sentinel, Security Center) • Security Tools: SIEM (e.g., Splunk), Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Protection • Scripting: PowerShell, Python, VBScript, Regex • Frameworks & Compliance: NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL • Forensics & IR: Evidence gathering, threat profiling, penetration testing • Documentation: RFPs, RFIs, policy writing, technical reporting • Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, LDAP, SNMP, VPN, SSH ✅ Soft Skills & Abilities: • Critical thinking and creative problem-solving • Leadership in projects and incident response • Effective communication (written and verbal) • Mentoring and knowledge-sharing • Ability to prioritize and work independently under pressure • Collaboration across departments and vendors ✅ Educational Requirements: • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in CS, InfoSec, or related • Alternate: 8 years equivalent experience in system/security administration ✅ Experience Requirements: • Minimum: 4 years in security/system admin in enterprise IT • Mandatory: 5 years in Windows environment ✅ Required Certifications (any 2 or equivalent): • Security & Compliance: GIAC GMON, GPCS, DoD 8570 certs • Cloud & Microsoft: • AWS: Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, Security Specialty • Azure: Fundamentals, Security Ops/Engineer, Solutions Architect • MCSE • Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE)

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