Cyber Security Analyst

New Hartford, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

New Grad, Entry Level

PAR Technology is a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide with innovative solutions. The Cyber Security Analyst will work with the Cyber Security team to protect the company's network and infrastructure assets, ensuring the security of customer and employee data.

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Responsibilities

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.

Qualification

Required

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.
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.
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.

Preferred

Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or similar, are a plus but not mandatory.
Knowledge of cloud security is a plus.

Benefits

PAR Technology creates and markets products that help restaurant and retail operators.

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Founded in 1968

New Hartford, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.partech.com