Information Security Analyst I

Location: Durham, NC (Hybrid)

About Us

Victra is Verizon’s largest premium retailer in the United States. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and performance. Our mission is to “Connect technology to life in a trustworthy, fun, and profitable way”. We work closely with Verizon and our brand partners to deliver exceptional product offerings, promotions, and campaigns that drive in-store traffic and revenue.

Job Description

As an Information Security Analyst 1, you will be responsible for monitoring systems for security breaches, analyzing network traffic for threats, and help implement security policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Threat Monitoring and Detection: Continuously monitor network activity, system logs, and security alerts for suspicious behavior and potential breaches.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Minimum one year of experience in identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities within an organization's IT assets.
• Knowledge of Qualys or Similar Platform: Minimum one year of experience with tools related to Vulnerability Management and Patch Management (e.g., Qualys), including scan configuration, dashboard usage, and report generation.
• Incident Response: Participate in the investigation of security incidents, following established procedures and contributing to incident reports.
• Security Policy Implementation: Assist in implementing and enforcing security policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals: General understanding of network security concepts, system hardening principles, and security controls.
• SIEM Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with SIEM platform functionalities, such as automated threat detection, alert management, and reporting.
• Continuous Monitoring and Maintenance: One year of experience in SIEM monitoring for the purpose of reducing false positives.
• Security Awareness Training: Support the development and delivery of security awareness training to educate employees on security best practices and potential threats. This includes managing Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing campaigns.
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM): At least one year of experience managing privileged accounts and implementing just-in-time access controls.
• System and Application Security: Assist in securing various systems and applications, including installing security software.

what We Are Looking For

• Degree: Bachelor’s in information security, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
• Communication & Collaboration: The ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuous Learning: Cybersecurity is rapidly evolving, so keeping up to date with emerging threats.
• Teamwork: Ability to perform well in a 24/7 security operations environment.
• Certifications: Preferred credentials include CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC.

WHY JOIN US?

• Paid training and career development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on Verizon services.
• Referral bonuses.
• Career pathing opportunities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.