Job Description

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST (HYBRID)

Hartford, CT

For over 25 years Whittlesey has provided businesses with premium-level IT consulting. Our technology team provides consulting services in three major areas: security and assurance, accounting system consulting, and systems support. Our Firm offers a supportive, flexible, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that will help you reach both your personal and professional potential.

MEANINGFUL WORK

This position is responsible for performing detailed cyber security-related assessments and investigations for clients throughout all industries, with a focus on the small to medium-sized business market. This position will report directly to the IT Security Manager and will have no direct reports. You will be expected to have a solid technical foundation and excellent communication skills. The responsibilities of this position include the following (but not limited to):

• Conducting vulnerability assessments using business industry tools and proprietary techniques in conjunction with common security frameworks
• Responding to breaches by identifying causality, exposure, and impact and assist in remediation
• Correlating results from IT assessments/investigations into useful recommendations based on best business practices and regulatory standards
• Maintaining a professional image while working directly with clients, management, technical staff, and attorneys
• Managing multiple tasks in an efficient manner with minimal supervision

PREFERRED

• AS, BA,or BS degree in MIS, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or Cybersecurity or equivalent years of experience
• Experience with running Vulnerability Assessments
• Experience with computer forensics and electronic discovery
• Knowledge of Windows, Macintosh, Linux
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Objects
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Exchange
• Experience with basic network and hardware/software architecture
• Knowledge of NIST and COBIT frameworks
• Ability to translate technical terminology into practical terms for both management and clients
• Strong technical verbal communication and writing skills
• Previously held roles in IT Security or network engineer/systems engineer

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• GIAC certifications (GCFE/GCFA/GREM/GNFA/GASF/GCTI)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Auditor or Assessor
• Experience with federal regulations such as HIPAA, SEC, FFIEC, GLBA, CMMC, DFARS/ITAR
• Experience in performing Penetration Testing
• Experience and knowledge of creating or implementing an Information Security Program
• Comfortable speaking at security-related conferences and panels

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work remotely
• Required travel to clients (10-20% of the week) within the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts vicinity
• Must live within a 90-mile radius of Hartford, CT

JOIN OUR TEAM

Join our team of passionate technology professionals who collaborate as well as work independently to help clients strengthen their cyber security. As part of the team, you will work with experienced cyber security professionals who specialize in helping businesses identify, prevent, detect, remediate, and recover from cyber security incidents.

HOW CAN YOU GROW?

We provide one-on-one coaching and real-time feedback to develop your skillset and career. We support your career through professional development and by providing challenging work. Reimbursement for continued education and certifications is offered by the Firm.

BENEFITS

Whittlesey offers a competitive subsidized benefit package including medical and dental coverage. Other benefits include LTD, STD, and life insurance, paid entirely by the Firm. Whittlesey offers a 401(k) plan that includes profit sharing and provides a generous paid time off policy starting with three weeks annually.

CULTURE

Collaboration, community, and employee engagement are key values to our culture. We sponsor both community-driven and firm-wide events throughout the year and encourage team member participation. Team members rely on and assist each other in a tight knit department of approximately 21 professionals.

WHITTLESEY IS AN EEO EMPLOYER