Cybersecurity Data Analyst

About Prism Data Consulting

Prism Data Consulting is dedicated to empowering data professionals to discover their ideal career opportunities. We operate distinctively, not as a staffing firm or agency. Instead, we rigorously analyze and verify job roles from employers actively seeking data expertise, ensuring clarity and transparency in the market. This specific role is with an employer in the Cybersecurity Solutions industry.

Why Consider This Cybersecurity Data Analyst Opportunity?

• Unlock significant potential for career advancement and professional growth within a dynamic organization.
• Benefit from a competitive salary package, structured to reflect your experience and expertise.
• Thrive in a collaborative and innovative work environment that fosters learning and development.
• Engage in impactful cybersecurity initiatives, directly contributing to the enhancement of organizational security posture.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and advanced methodologies in data analysis and comprehensive cybersecurity assessments.
• Contribute directly to national security efforts through critical compliance and robust risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities of a Cybersecurity Data Analyst

• Support the aggregation and in-depth analysis of cybersecurity assessment data to accurately evaluate organizational cybersecurity posture.
• Proactively monitor cybersecurity assessment data flows and recommend strategic quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform sophisticated statistical analyses on large cybersecurity datasets, including precise calculations of standard deviations, trend identification, and deviation analysis.
• Conduct thorough event log analyses to determine telemetry, reconstruct the chain of events, assess impact, identify threats, and outline recovery or mitigation steps, primarily utilizing Splunk.
• Deliver actionable insights and data-driven recommendations to continuously improve the overall cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications Required for the Cybersecurity Data Analyst Role

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience performing statistical analysis on extensive cybersecurity datasets.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience conducting federal cybersecurity assessments, specifically measuring compliance with NIST 800-53 rev 4 or newer.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with FISMA compliance assessments.
• At least 2 years of experience in a customer-facing role, demonstrating a proven ability to assess compliance, meticulously document findings, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Possession of an active Public Trust Clearance and/or the ability to be cleared for a Government Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for a Standout Candidate

• Demonstrated experience with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Prior experience as a SOC Analyst, proficient in using Splunk.
• Experience in identifying and accurately mapping enterprise data flows.
• Proficiency with event log analysis and various SIEM tools, including Splunk.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity Assessment
• Data Analysis
• NIST 800-53
• FISMA Compliance
• Statistical Analysis
• Splunk
• Event Log Analysis
• Risk Management
• Public Trust Clearance
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework