Cyber Security Analyst
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Cyber Security Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Analyst for an opportunity in REMOTE!

Position Title: Cyber Security Architect/Engineer

Location: REMOTE

Anticipated Start Date: 1/27/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months contract Strong possibility of extension

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [Onsite]

Pay Range: $48-$50/hr. only on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

• Identifies and assesses the capabilities and activities of cyber criminals or foreign intelligence entities; produces finds to help initialize or support law enforcement and counterintelligence investigations or activities.

Required Experience:

• Six years of analytic experience, to include a minimum of 3 years of cyber-analytic experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience with analytic approaches to analyze large volumes of data from disparate sources to uncover cybersecurity threats and fraud schemes against the organization.
• Applicant must be familiar with data science and AI/ML concepts used for fraud detection.
• Applicant must also be comfortable working in Databricks to develop analytic solutions using Python, SQL, and R.
• Applicant must be able to interpret, visualize, and report on complex data to stakeholders at all levels, and respond to ad hoc requests from stakeholders to investigate potential concerns.
• Applicant will be responsible for working across business units to identify, collect, aggregate, and analyze new data sources to advance the team's mission and reduce the time needed to deliver analytical insights.

Required skills:

• 5-7 years of experience with security operations and incident response
• Develop and implement analytic approaches to detect fraudulent transactions and cybersecurity threats to the organization.
• Ability to perform data analysis using a variety of programming languages, including Python, R, and SQL.
• Familiarity with database and big data platforms, including Databricks, Splunk, and Oracle.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity
• Ability to collect, aggregate, and analyze large and complex data sources from many systems.
• Develop supervised and unsupervised AI/ML approaches to uncover complex patterns in data.
• Develop visualizations, reports, and dashboards in Databricks, Splunk, and/or PowerBI to effectively convey data insights.
• Develop and manage ETL pipelines in Databricks to improve efficiency in analyzing and query data.
• Have strong communication and collaboration skills, both oral and written, with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Assist and/or train others on data products, fraud schemes, cybersecurity threats, or analytic solutions.

Education:

• Bachelor's OR Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or another related field.

Certifications: (One Or More Required)

• One or more of the following Certification(s): CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, RHCE.

Additional Provisions:

* Pass a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.

* Once candidates' resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.

* If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.

* Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)

* All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.

* Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.

* The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.

Keywords:

Cyber Security, AI/ML, Databricks, Security Operations, Incident Response, CISSP OR CISA OR CISM OR GIAC OR RHCE

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233878 when responding to this ad.