Job Overview

OSI is seeking an IT Security Operations Analyst to work on contract in support of Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR).

Position: IT Security Operations Analyst

Locations: Current Positions are located at one of the Central Office.

Butner, NC

IT Security Operations Analyst works with the Patch Management Team to align security processes, policies and procedures with security standards and operational goals. Knowledge of Infrastructure and skill at compliance, policies, and practices Is required. Also Included Is skill at assessing malware Impact and Inspecting vulnerability scans. The position also requires the ability to manage the distribution of Microsoft operations systems patches as well as third party patches using ELMS and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM).

Job Summary

The IT Security Operations Analyst is responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats and security incidents across the organization's IT environment. This role works closely with IT, security, and business teams to protect systems, networks, applications, and data from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and other security risks.

Positions require good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to Independently Interact with teammates and managers and must also be able to communicate effectively with non-technical users. Experience In training and/or teaching software applications a plus. Excellent communication, customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced regulated environment are a must.

Thorough understanding of the following areas through a combination of Education and Help Desk Administration, User Support, Networking and Infrastructure, Computer Systems Analysis and Design, Computer Hardware and Software, Business and Management Information Systems practices and principals. Experience with Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Server 2022, Microsoft Office M365 suite, Exchange with Outlook Client, Active Directory, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Service Now Help Desk System, Windows Operating System Deployment (OSD), SAP (basic knowledge of user management)

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

• Monitor security alerts and events using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Investigate suspicious activities, security incidents, and potential threats.
• Perform incident triage, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
• Escalate complex security incidents to senior security personnel when necessary.
• Document incident findings, actions taken, and lessons learned.

Threat Detection & Analysis

• Analyze security logs from servers, endpoints, firewalls, network devices, and cloud environments.
• Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), malware infections, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify security risks.
• Monitor threat intelligence sources and apply relevant indicators to security operations.

Vulnerability Management

• Assist with vulnerability scanning and assessment activities.
• Review vulnerability reports and support remediation efforts.
• Validate security fixes and monitor remediation progress.
• Participate in security risk assessments and compliance reviews.

Security Administration

• Support security technologies such as firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Assist in maintaining access controls and identity management processes.
• Monitor security configurations and compliance with organizational policies.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare security incident reports and operational metrics.
• Maintain security procedures, playbooks, and response documentation.
• Provide recommendations for improving security controls and processes.

Requirements:

• IT Security Operations Analyst requires 2 yrs. experience.

Certifications:

• CompTIA Network+ certification can be used to substitute for 2 years of
• network experience. Cisco CCNA Certification can be used to substitute for 3 years of
• network experience

Shift: Monday thru Friday 8hrs.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance
• To meet Federal Bureau of Prisons employment requirements, applicants must have, for at least three of the past five years, either:

Legally resided in the United States;
Worked overseas in a U.S. federal or military position; or
Been the dependent of a U.S. federal or military employee serving overseas.

Do you meet this requirement?

☐ Yes ☐ No

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Butner, NC 27509