Skills

Communication Time Management Incident Response Prioritization Organization Analytical Skills

Job Specifications

Position Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Montgomery, AL

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate: $50

Job Title: Information Security Analyst

Location: Onsite - Montgomery, AL

Interview Method: In-person preferred; virtual interviews available for non-local candidates

Overview:

The Information Security Analyst will join the Information Security Office (ISO) Security Operations team, reporting to the Security Operations Director. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining technical security controls to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Key Responsibilities:

The analyst will perform duties within the ISO's Security Operations Center (SOC), including:

- Analyze anomalies from Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to assess severity and impact.

- Implement, maintain, and document security safeguards.

- Review infrastructure changes to ensure adequate protection.

- Conduct network and penetration tests, and application vulnerability scans.

- Promote information security awareness across the organization.

- Monitor internal control systems to maintain appropriate access levels.

- Support projects throughout the client's systems development life cycle.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Minimum 4 years of Information Security experience.

- Strong analytical skills for effective security analysis and incident response.

- Ability to identify endpoint anomalies and malware exploitation techniques.

- Understanding of social engineering tactics.

- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.

- Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.

- Ability to take prompt action on security events and collaborate with team members or subject matter experts.

Preferred Experience:

- Microsoft Defender XDR

- Microsoft Sentinel

- SonarQube

- Tenable SC

- OpenText WebInspect

- Syslog-NG

- Elastic LogStash

- ProofPoint

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Preferred Certifications:

CompTia Security +

ISC2 Certified in Cyber security

Certified Ethical Hacker

Microsoft SC-200

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

About the Company

Seneca Resources is an Information Technology and Engineering professional services firm supporting clients in the public and private sectors. For over 15 years, Seneca Resources has successfully delivered services and solutions to organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies and numerous branches of the Federal Government. Areas of technical and functional expertise include: CIO and CTO Services / CISO Services / ERP Solutions / Managed Security Services / CRM Solutions / Data Analytics / Utility S... Know more