Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst
Contract Duration: 1 year
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Rate: $48 – $50 per hour
Summary
The Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for performing comprehensive cybersecurity assessments based on the NIST Framework. This role ensures the proper application of security products and technologies to safeguard organizational systems and information, supporting the achievement of business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct cybersecurity assessments aligned with the NIST Framework.
- Develop and maintain a risk-based cybersecurity program that meets regulatory requirements and aligns with industry best practices.
- Identify and mitigate threats using advanced security controls and toolsets.
- Support management in creating strategies, policies, and standards to protect company information and technology assets.
- Apply technical expertise to defend company assets against cyber threats.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Cybersecurity.
- Secondary Preference: Master’s degree in Software Engineering.
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity.
Top Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience performing risk-based cybersecurity assessments.
- Hands-on experience with the NIST Framework.
- Expertise in threat identification and mitigation activities.
- Strong background in cybersecurity principles and practices.
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