Associate Security Analyst - Temporary

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. For over 40 years, our employees have enjoyed rewarding careers that challenge them, support their growth, and inspire them to think and act boldly to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more! 

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us? 

Temporary Role: Approx. 3 to 5 months

Responsible for investigating and defending against cybersecurity incidents such as credential theft phishing attacks, domain abuse, social media impersonations, business email compromise (BEC) attacks, and additional threats to the digital risk landscape. This is an entry-level position for someone passionate and knowledgeable about information and cyber security.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Monitor internal proprietary detection systems for new attacks and validate malicious threats that are detected.
• Monitor systems for attack reports from our clients and their customers.
• Analyze potential attack vectors and explore resolution options.
• Build relationships with partnering providers and clients alike.
• Collaborate with across multiple teams to better protect and serve our clients.
• Utilize various programs and tools including DNS tools, WhoIs records, open-source tools, basic scripting (Bash, GO, Python), Linux, and more!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant education or experience relating to the IT industry is preferred
• Knowledge of Internet innerworkings such as IP subnetting, DNS, zone files, TLDs, HTTP, SMTP, etc.
• Knowledge of common internet attacks to include various types of fraud, social engineering, and scams across different channels (including social media and mobile channels)
• Ability to apply analytical concepts for solving complex problems
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills across verbal, written, and electronic communication channels
• Self-motivated and passionate toward delighting our clients
• Able to work with remote-based team members
• Basic understanding of Unix/Linux command line
• Phishing Mitigation/Incident Response, Fraud Investigation, Threat Hunting experience preferred.

Work Schedule: Fortra offers a remote and flexible work environment. To ensure we uphold our core value of being helpful, this position requires availability during regular business hours within the local time zone of the job posting. To learn more about this specific role's schedule or shift requirements, please inquire with your recruiter directly at the time of contact.

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