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Xcelligen Inc. ยท 1 day ago

Network Cyber Security Analyst

positionAustin, TX
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Xcelligen Inc is seeking a Network Security Analyst I to support an ongoing cybersecurity engagement for a Texas state agency. The consultant will be responsible for evaluating cybersecurity tools, identifying security gaps, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and supporting documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Phanindra Polamarasetty
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Responsibilities

Evaluate and review existing cybersecurity tools and security controls to identify gaps
Provide recommendations and implement risk reduction and remediation plans
Install, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain security software and hardware tools
Apply system and security patches to ensure compliance with security standards
Monitor network traffic, logs, and alerts for suspicious activity
Investigate security incidents and assist in remediation efforts
Develop and maintain project documentation including:
Project plans
Status reports
Briefings and presentations
Stakeholder communication materials
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyze and resolve complex security issues
Conduct research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand organizational goals and challenges
Perform basic project management tasks such as:
Project charters
Risk and resource management
Communication and expectation management
Edit and manage technical documentation for clarity, format, and consistency
Provide progress reports and briefing materials as required

Qualification

Cybersecurity tools evaluationRisk assessmentSecurity documentationStakeholder collaborationIT project managementCybersecurity assessmentSecurity governanceProject documentationCommunication skills

Required

3+ years of experience in: Cybersecurity tools and controls evaluation
3+ years of experience in: Risk assessment and mitigation
3+ years of experience in: Security documentation and reporting
3+ years of experience in: Stakeholder collaboration
3+ years of experience in: Basic IT project management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in government or regulated environments preferred
Bachelor's degree in: Cybersecurity
Bachelor's degree in: Information Technology
Bachelor's degree in: Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in: Information Systems
Bachelor's degree in: or equivalent professional experience

Preferred

5+ years of experience in: Cybersecurity assessment and remediation
5+ years of experience in: Security governance and compliance
5+ years of experience in: Project documentation and stakeholder presentations
Prior experience supporting State or Public Sector clients

Company

Xcelligen Inc.

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๐—๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ž๐ง ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ | Achieving mission success through Digital Transformation. Delivering Strategic Solutions to the Federal Government. Xcelligen Inc.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Herndon, Virginia, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.xcelligen.com/

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