Cyber Security Analyst

For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Position Description: 

Reporting to the Security Operations Center Manger will partner with the Cyber Security team and across PAR Information Technology organizations to protect PAR network and infrastructure assets, intellectual property, customer, and employee data.

PAR is headquartered in New York. This is a work remote role. We want the best people no matter where you are. The team stays well connected and cohesive while remote.

Position Location:

United States, Remote

Reports To: 

Director, IT Security

What We’re Looking For:

Requirements:

 • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

• Familiarity with security principles, including firewalls, encryption, and vulnerability management.

• Basic knowledge of SIEM tools, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or similar, are a plus but not mandatory.

• Understanding of network security protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and SSL.

• Experience in log analysis and correlation to identify potential security incidents.

• Awareness of industry regulations such as GDPR, ISO 27001, or local data protection laws.

• Knowledge of cloud security is a plus.

Additional skills:

 • Excellent time-management skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Working with a sense of urgency, ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company's success.

• Interpersonal and communication skills.

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

 • Monitor security systems (SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS) to detect security incidents or breaches.

• Investigate and respond to low-level security alerts or incidents, escalating issues as necessary.

• Assist in the management of security tools such as antivirus software, encryption, and vulnerability management platforms.

• Collaborate with the IT team to ensure security controls are in place for applications, networks, and servers.

• Conduct basic vulnerability assessments and risk analysis to help identify potential threats or weaknesses.

• Participate in regular security audits and compliance checks to adhere to internal security policies and standards.

• Document findings and report on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and general security activities.

• Stay updated on emerging security trends, threats, and best practices.

Interview Process:

• Interview #1: Phone Screen with Talent Acquisition Team

• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)

• Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)

• Interview #4: Video interview with Cross Functional Partners (via MS Teams)

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact accommodations@partech.com. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.