Information Security Analyst

Company: Ampac Fine Chemicals
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

AMPAC Fine Chemicals (AFC), an SK pharmteco company, is a custom manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs, Drug Substances) and registered intermediates for customers in the pharmaceutical industry. Our integrated facilities located in California, Texas, and Virginia specialize in process development, scale-up, and cGMP compliant production from kilograms to multi-ton quantities.
We are looking for an Information Security Analyst to join our Rancho Cordova, CA IT Team. This position requires the candidate to be on-site.
Duties: Manages, maintains and supports hardware, applications and systems that protect the company's data, computers and networks. They perform security audits and testing and evaluates system security configurations to ensure efficacy and compliance with policies and procedures. Assesses information security risk and audits remediation of vulnerabilities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with ongoing activities related to the implementation, maintenance, development and monitoring of IT security systems, standards and practices.
• Helps author and maintain documentation for supported policies, processes, and procedures
• Monitors network infrastructure for security vulnerabilities and breaches
• Performs security assessments of applications and systems using penetration and vulnerability testing and risk analysis.
• Develops security reports for enterprise and sites.
• Responds immediately to cybersecurity related incidents and provides a thorough post-event analysis including root cause analysis.
• Key member of the incident response team, responsible for managing and tracking incidents and enhancing response protocols for expected threats.
• Works with others within the organization to perform risk analysis for new applications and connections to external organizations.
• Provides after-hours support on an as needed basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cyber/Information Security, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
  Experience: 5+ Years technical experience, 2+ Years information security experience, Experience with Palo Alto, SilverPeak, Proofpoint, Okta and Microsoft 365 desirable
  Skills:
  • Possess a detailed understanding of the OSI Model, CIS, NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001 standards
  • Critical Thinking and analytical skills: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Strong communication skills: communicating effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Work in a dynamic and team-oriented environment.
  • Must be self starting and willing and able to work independently within tight guidelines
    AMPAC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics, both state and federal.
    Salary $91,100 - $112,800 annually
    We offer competitive salaries, benefits that begin the first of the month after hire date, gym discounts, 12 paid holidays, sick and vacation time.

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