Cloud and Network Security Analyst in Parsippany, New Jersey at Delta Dental of New Jersey

Job Summary

The candidate will report to the IT Security Manager and provide support to identify and remediate security threats and vulnerabilities as well as be involved in other aspects of network and cloud security. Cloud and Network Security Analyst will assist in the management of security solutions as well as the maintenance of enterprise wide Threat and Vulnerability Management Program.

Additional responsibilities include involvement in the implementation of new security solutions, participation in the creation and or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures as well as conducting vulnerability audits and assessments. The Cloud and Network Security Analyst is expected to be fully aware of the enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures and guidelines and to actively work towards upholding those goals.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Operational Management

• As a part of the SIRT team investigate and respond to alerts and work with stakeholders as necessary to resolve issues.
• Under the supervision of Information Security Manager, schedule internal and external vulnerability scans and provide investigation and remediation efforts. Additionally, provide follow-up documentation as required by department and risk procedures.
• Monitor corporate security solutions for efficient and appropriate operations.
• Follow detailed operational processes and procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.
• Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised cloud and network security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
• Recommend additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security.
• Perform the deployment, integration and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise’s security documents specifically.

Strategy & Planning

• Participate in the planning and design of enterprise security architecture
• Participate in the creation of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures)
• Assist in the planning and design of Cloud and Network Security Threat and Vulnerability Management program

Essential Qualifications

DDNJ Competencies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Technical and Functional

• Strong knowledge of Cloud security, client/server architectures, and networking
• Strong knowledge of current and evolving cyber threat landscape
• Significant theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas:
  Unix, Linux, Windows, etc. operating systems, well-known networking protocols and services (FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc.), exploits, vulnerabilities, network attacks
• Proficiency, and experience, using information security tools and related methodologies.
• Experience investigating security incidents.
• Knowledge of specialized telecommunication techniques such Virtual Private Networks, encryption methodology and their associated technologies.
• Knowledge of security frameworks e.g., HITRUST
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into IT security issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

Required Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and perform extensive close keyboard and PC work
• Ability to walk, talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms

Working Environment

• Ability to meet deadlines and attendance standards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This classification will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Experience, Education and Certifications Required

Experience Required

• 2-3 years of technical experience in the cloud and infrastructure security and architectures

Required Educational Level

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree.

Certifications required/preferred

• At least one or more of the following certifications:
• GPEN
• GCIH
• CEH
• CISSP
• CCSP
• Security +
• CCNA
• CCSK
• Azure Fundamentals/ Administrator Associate
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer/ Cybersecurity

About Delta Dental of New Jersey & Connecticut

Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. is New Jersey's leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 2.2 million people through contracts with groups and individuals in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. is a licensed insurer that writes dental and vision coverage on an insured basis, and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs.

Offering dental benefits since 1969, Delta Dental of New Jersey's mission is to promote oral health to the greatest number of people by providing accessible dental benefit programs of the highest quality, service, and value. Through its philanthropic arm, the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation awards more than $1M in grants annually to support access to dental care and education for underserved children, seniors, veterans, and those with special needs, as well as funds workforce development programs for dental assisting and dental hygiene across New Jersey and Connecticut.

Benefits

In addition to a great culture, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, spending accounts, and matching 401k. We value our associates and support everyone with learning and development, recognition programs, active wellness and diversity initiatives, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off to recharge – even paid time off to volunteer at causes that you care about.

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect DDNJ’s benefits policies in place at the time of posting, as are made available to other similarly situated employees of DDNJ, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. DDNJ reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to prospectively modify or terminate any of its benefits plans or programs at any time and for any reason, to the extent permitted by applicable law. DDNJ complies with all applicable state and federal wage and hour, pay equity and pay transparency laws.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range
In addition to salary, Delta Denta of New Jersey’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive awards. Available offerings may vary by geographic location, job level, skills, experience, qualifications, education and date of hire.

Delta Dental of New Jersey Inc is an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.