Public Trust Security Analyst

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Security Operations / Firewall Analyst to support cybersecurity initiatives for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cybersecurity tools and alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents
• Assist with firewall configuration, rule management, and network segmentation enforcement
• Analyze system and network logs to identify suspicious or unauthorized activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security operations, network security monitoring, or firewall administration
• Experience with SIEM platforms and cybersecurity monitoring tools
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS systems and endpoint security solutions
• Understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST RMF and FISMA