Cyber Security and Network Operations Analyst

***Please note that our customer is currently not considering applicants from the following locations: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee.***

Our Customer is a corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 1995, their goal was to create innovative, robotic-assisted systems that help empower doctors and hospitals to make surgery less invasive than an open approach. Working with the top medical professionals, they continue to develop new, minimally invasive surgical platforms and future diagnostic tools to help solve complex healthcare challenges around the world.

Our Customer is seeking a highly skilled contract Cyber Security and Network Operations Center Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is onsite in Peachtree Corners, GA.

This position is pivotal in safeguarding the organization’s digital and physical assets by responding to cybersecurity incidents, monitoring operational technology (OT) networks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fusion center environment. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to follow established playbooks, conduct threat intelligence research, and ensure seamless integration between cybersecurity and physical security operations, playing a critical role in enhancing the security posture and operational resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Incident Response: Perform initial triage, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents, adhering to predefined playbooks and escalating critical threats as necessary to senior team members.
• Network Monitoring: Provide continuous monitoring of operational technology (OT) networks, identifying anomalies, potential vulnerabilities, or disruptions, and ensuring system integrity and availability.
• Threat Intelligence Research: Conduct research to support threat intelligence efforts, analyzing emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors to enhance organizational preparedness.
• Fusion Center Collaboration: Work within a fusion center environment, partnering with the Physical Security Operations Center to align cybersecurity efforts with physical security measures, serving as a key liaison between teams.
• Documentation and Follow-Up: Maintain detailed and accurate records of incidents, remediation actions, and network performance, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of tasks while meeting operational deadlines.
• Remediation Support: Assist in identifying and remediating assets missing critical security applications or updates, ensuring compliance with organizational security standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: A degree or certification in cybersecurity such as SANS, information technology, or a related field is preferred but not required with demonstrated experience.
• Experience: Previous experience in a cybersecurity, network monitoring, or security operations role is preferred. Familiarity with incident response procedures and network protocols is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, operational technology (OT) environments, and network monitoring tools. Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems is a plus.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous approach to documenting incidents, following processes, and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Willingness to work occasional off-hours or on-call shifts to address critical incidents or network issues.
• A passion for cybersecurity and a proactive mindset in identifying and mitigating risks.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

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 on the basis of disability