Security Operations Analyst

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The Security Operations Analyst monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of security controls, investigates threats, and supports incident response efforts across systems and networks. This role enhances vulnerability and threat management processes, applies structured analytic techniques, and communicates risk insights to IT leadership. It also contributes to broader security initiatives, including architecture and standards development.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, evaluates and tests the effectiveness of existing security controls 

• Monitors systems for attempts to circumvent existing security controls by both internal employees and external threat actors.  

• Communicates the effectiveness of security controls to IT leadership and the business.  

• Execute and improve vulnerability management processes (secure code review, penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability assessment, etc.). 

• Execute and improve threat management and cyber incident response processes (SIEM response, blacklist management, Endpoint Detection and Response management, investigations, etc.). 

• Apply appropriate structured analytic thinking techniques to routine operations and to processes for continuous improvement. 

• Supports security standards, security architecture, project related work, and other Information Security functions. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

• 5+ years’ security experience  

• Ability to perform under pressure and handle multiple priorities 

• Solid understanding of security applied to OS, applications, networking, cloud, mobile, etc. 

• Experience organizing multidisciplinary groups and organizations through security incidents is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP CISA, GCIH, CEH, OSCP, etc.  

• Master’s degree in relevant field 

• Experience handling significant cyber incidents 

• Business Intelligence and Analytics  

• Python or other methods to automate and orchestrate  

• Applied Neural Network Solutions  

• Applied skills in Security Orchestration and Automated Response 

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.  Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits   https://rsmus.com/careers/el-salvador.html. 

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Salvadoran Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.  

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.