Analyst III, IMS Security
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

The Security Analyst III plays a critical role in providing robust experience, support, and technical expertise in the management of our security engineering tools, tuning of security alerts, and investigation, containment, forensics and resolution of security incidents. This role may also include additional 24/7/365 responsibilities - requiring on-call rotation in support of our Global Business and acting as a lead to the other members of the security operations center team.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborates with various levels of ABS Management and users to ensure that system improvements and expansion projects are identified, prioritized, staffed, and scheduled to meet company needs and objectives.
• Evaluates and negotiates contracts for hardware, software, and services related to cybersecurity initiatives worldwide.
• Prepares and delivers both high-level and detailed presentations, as well as data flow, as-built, and other technical diagram documentation to support our technology teams and present to senior leadership as needed.
• Participates in development, ongoing testing, and stewardship of the Disaster Recovery Plan; oversees the implementation of the Disaster Recovery Plan from a cybersecurity standpoint in emergency situations.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects and ensures their completion within agreed-upon results and schedules.
• Provides technical and non-technical review advice to Director, Managers and staff, and to end-user management and the user community as necessary.
• Resolves differences in conflict situations.
• Keeps informed of cybersecurity news, threat intelligence, technology developments, and products via contacts with outside vendors, organizations, and periodicals; communicates IMS system requirements and directions to professional and technical industry associations and vendors.
• Prepares and delivers both high-level and detailed presentations on threat analysis, insider threats, security incidents, and forensics to ABS management and user groups.
• Reviews and ensures that both IMS Security and other technology organizations are in conformance with standards, policies, and procedures, and where not conformant, reports and drives resolution of nonconformity with owning parties.
• Implements cybersecurity changes through change control processes and procedures.
• Oversees the development of plans for cybersecurity system upgrades based on the projected growth of system utilization. Participates in the development of new cybersecurity systems to support the security operations center.
• Acts as an escalation point and mentor to fellow employees.
• Drives constant improvement to cybersecurity tools, processes, and vendors/technology partners, often leading the initiatives to make consistent improvements by leveraging industry best practices, KPIs, etc.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty.
• At least 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capable of managing multiple priorities through the development of project plans and project management.
• Leadership of teams that support cybersecurity.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Data analysis and modeling.
• Threat analysis/forensics, threat hunting, and threat intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical horsepower in development, deployment, support, and tuning of cybersecurity tools (Example: Splunk, Sentinel, Threat intelligence, alert dashboards, etc.).
• Works well with little supervision both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

It Would Be Nice If You Had:

At least 1 cybersecurity certification within the scope of Security Operations including but not limited to CIH, CSA, GIAC, CHFI, etc.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to a Manager, Director, or Executive level role. This position may at times act as a team lead.

Notice:

This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company's verification that the candidate is a "U.S. Person" or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. "U.S. Persons" are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees. In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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