- Working at a computer typing and view a screen
- Constantly
- Stationary sitting or standing
- Constantly
- Visual Recognition
- Constantly
- Hearing/Listening
- Occasionally
- Communicating verbally and/or in writing
- Occasionally
- Travel
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Information Security Analyst - Rutherfordton, United States - KPA
1 month ago
Description
KPA
Improve safety and stay compliant. Learn why 10,000 companies trust
KPAEHS Software and consulting to keep their companies safe.
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Founded in 1986,
KPAis a leading provider of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and Workforce Compliance software and consulting services.
The combination of software, consulting, and traininghelpsclients identify, remedy, and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems so they can focus on what's important – their core business.
Help us help keep people safeand businesses working efficiently.Named as one ofBuilt In Colorado's Best Places to Work for five years in a row,KPAis made up of talented individuals working together for the greater good.
We're here to help our clients buildsafe, thriving organizations, and we're looking for people with a common goal to help us do it.
Position DescriptionAs a member of the technology team you will report to the Information Security Manager. This position will be hands on cover a wide scope of technologies and responsibilities. This position will assist the Information Security Manager with the completion of projects and day to day tasks.KPAspecializes in EHS and workforce compliance and offers multiple SaaS applications to its customers.
As such a strong understanding of information security within the contact of web applications and their underlying technologies is key.
Responsibilities:
Understand the current threat landscape, emerging trends and utilize those skills in day-to-day activities
Respond to security events from alert sources as necessary (EDR, SIEM , MDR, WAF, phishing, etc.)
Supporting the completion of annual SOC 2 and maturity assessment audits
Utilize current tooling to monitor, troubleshoot and complete internal/external/web application vulnerability scans
Proactively identify and work to address security gaps and/or improve existing security posture
Provide technical security guidance to external departments (development, DevOps, sales, etc.) and assist with the implementation and adoption of processes and policies
Expand single sign-on (SSO) adoption proactively and as needed
Coordinate with external consulting firm to complete annual penetration testing
Writing and/or updating company policies and procedures
Bachelor's degree in information security or information technology preferred
Information security certifications:
Security+, SSCP, CISSP GIAC, etc.
3+ years of experience in a hands-on information security role
2+ years of experience working in a system administrator role specifically dealing with SaaS applications
Prior experience assisting with or completing SOC 2 audits and understanding of NIST CSF
Familiarity with information security tools including but not limited to EDR, SIEM, DLP, vulnerability management, security awareness training, password management
Experience working in cloud
native environments (AWS, Azure, Office 365, etc.) with an understanding of the associated security components and best practices
Act as an escalation point for other internal departments as needed for security related assistance
Windows, macOS, Linux, SQL, firewall, WAF management and administration experience
Experience reviewing, procuring, and implementing security solutions
Strong understanding of cryptography, incident response, access control, disaster recovery, DNS, DHCP, MFA, password management Active Directory, etc.
Strong self-governing work ethic, integrity, written/verbal skills, follow through and follow up on tasks and projects
Able to multitask, prioritize, and track time efficiently
Desire to learn and continually improve self and others though knowledge sharing
Work ethic that corresponds with KPA's core values: Integrity – Teamwork – Helpfulness – Excellence – Agility – Respect
Compensation:
Base salary
range between $90-110k
Bonus potential of 10% annually
This is a full time, exempt position
Physical Requirements:
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
As a growing company
KPAvalues its employees by supporting them with a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Paid and Floating Holidays, 401k with Company match and immediate vesting, Company-funded Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and Pet Insurance.
Founded in 1986,
KPAis a leading provider of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and Workforce Compliance software and consulting services.
KPAsolutions help clients identify, remedy, and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems across their entire enterprise.
The combination of KPA'ssoftware , consulting services, and award-winning training content helps organizations minimize risk so they can focus on what's important—their core business.
We are passionate about what we do, how we do and why we do it. Our culture is driven by theKPAcore values – Integrity, Helpful, Excellence, Agile, Respectful, and Teamwork.
Success will be determined by the capabilities, energy and character of the people we bring into our organization and the performance they achieve.
KPA, with headquarters in Colorado and teammates throughout the United Sates, is recognized as one of Colorado's Best Midsize Placesto Work by Built In Colorado for 2024.
"To be ranked in Built In's Best Places to Work Awards is a recognition of KPA's dedication to creating a team of outstanding professionals and our efforts to create a positive and safe workplace culture for everyone," said Chris Fanning,
KPAPresident and CEO . "I believe we've developed a high caliber organization comprised of passionate people who are experts in their respective fields and deliver great value to our customers."
KPAis committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, religious dress/grooming, color, ethnicity, sex (including sex stereotyping), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, creed, uniform service member status, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, breast-feeding and/or pregnancy-related conditions, age, protected medical condition, leave status, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or any other legally-protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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