Location: Knoxville, TN
Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: As Needed
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

For over 20 years, North Wind Group (North Wind) and its subsidiary companies have been influencing the future of, and aiming to be the nationwide small business leader in, the engineering, environmental, construction, IT/cyber, technical, and administrative service industries. North Wind allows its employees to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems, while accomplishing its mission of delivering quality results safely, on time, and on budget, for every project. Our mission is accomplished through forward-thinking, advanced technology services, and our cultivation of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team – not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

Job Description

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for providing technical cyber security support as a member of a team supporting the North Wind Group at various projects and corporate sites. The CSA will participate in daily security operations to help create, implement and maintain a comprehensive cyber security program in an operational environment. This position performs a range of work activities including plans, schedules, and monitors own work, travel to corporate sites, oversee and assess internal corporate and project cyber security status.

• Assess the implementation of Cyber Security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks and applications in accordance with contractual requirements, NIST guidance, industry best practices, and government policy.
• Detect, Identify, analyze and respond to cyber security events and incidents.
• Communicate incident status to Lead analysts and Managers
• Create an environment which drives knowledge sharing
• Receive mentorship from other Cyber Security analysts within the Enterprise
• Ensure IT computer and network security are in proper working order and security policies and procedures are being followed.
• Remain informed on trends and issues in the information security industry, including current and emerging technologies and prices; advise, counsel, and educate executive and management teams on their relative importance and financial impact.
• Manage and perform information security incident response and investigation activities as needed or requested over information security incidents and/or breaches
• Research, evaluate, propose and implement technical solutions to enhance risk-based decision making.
• Provide updates and reports to the CISO of project status and cyber related risks.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in information technology, cyber, or related field preferred, or 3 years work experience in lieu of degree
• Protecting company's network and systems from cyber attacks
• Researching upcoming IT trends,
• Creating contingency plans
• Reviewing suspicious activities
• Reporting security breaches
• Educating team and others members of the company on security measures

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.