Transaction Network Services

Security Analyst

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

Overview

The Security Analyst role is to ensure the secure operation of the in-house computer systems, servers, and network connections with a primary focus on both corporate and production assets. This includes monitoring system alerts, analyzing IDS alerts, checking server and firewall logs, scrutinizing network traffic, and triage for incidents that arise.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor server logs, firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity.
  • Interpret and respond to security incidents in a global network which supports Financial, Telecom, and Payment Card Industry Data related services
  • Conduct security monitoring, forensic analysis, incident response and cyber-crime investigations
  • Manage security incident response and escalation procedures
  • Assist in the coordination and escalation of security issues
  • Work closely with the other team members on various projects in the Global Security department, many compliance driven
  • Establish and communicate with various remediation groups within TNS
  • Other duties as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience
  • Cisco/Sourcefire IDS experience
  • IT audits
  • Team player who can work in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with Splunk a plus
  • Good report writing and presentation skills
  • Highly self-motivated and directed
  • Analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail
  • Maintain unquestionable standard of integrity and confidentiality
  • For this role, we anticipate paying 63k-77k annually. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.
  • Keen learner with a commitment to presenting high quality deliverables within agreed timescales
  • 2-4 years relevant work experience

If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    Telecommunications

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