Location: Richland, WashingtonType: ContractJob #8074Overview:ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Cyber Security Analyst II position requires an individual with a solid understanding of SIEM systems, preferably Trellix, and experience in maintaining and optimizing logging infrastructure for security monitoring purposes. This role will be responsible for ensuring that logs are collected, processed, and stored correctly, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security protocols. This Cyber Security Analyst requires collaboration with IT and security teams to manage log data and improve SIEM functionality. The position demands attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot issues, and the assurance of SIEM data integrity while working in a regulated and high-security environment. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.Pay rate: $44.27 - $72.19Benefits:Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40-hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)EAP: Employee Assistance ProgramBenefit Options: Medical, HSA, Group Life/ADD, Voluntary Life/ADD, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access PerksResponsibilities:Act as the technical expert for an on-premise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).Focus on updating SIEM software to current versions, monitoring log data, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve the quality of logs ingested into the SIEM.Execute response activities which may include incident response, incident management, driving remediation/mitigation, and forensic analysis.Carry out other security operations activities which may include identification of weakness (such as vulnerabilities / insecure configurations).Facilitate internal skills development activities for information security personnel on the topic of security monitoring and incident response.Analyst will be expected to:Update the SIEM software to the latest versions to ensure optimal performance and security.Monitor SIEM data to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to log ingestion, parsing, and storage.Work closely with IT, security, and other operational teams to ensure logs are properly ingested and processed within the SIEM.Identify areas for log data cleanup and optimization within the SIEM to improve system efficiency.Maintain security monitoring configurations and ensure logs align with compliance and regulatory standards for nuclear power facilities.Ensure proper documentation and change management procedures are followed for any updates or modifications to the SIEM configuration.Continuously evaluate the SIEM setup for enhancements to meet evolving security requirements.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT, with at least 3 years focused on SIEM administration and management.Proven experience with SIEM software (or similar SIEM platforms).Strong knowledge of security event logging standards, data parsing, and event correlation.Attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot issues, and ensure the integrity of the SIEM data, while working in a regulated and high-security environment.Experience with McAfee SIEM is highly preferred.Proven experience with McAfee SIEM software (or similar SIEM platforms) preferred.FamiliarityTo view the full job description,