Plante Moran

Make your mark. Our Technology Services team focuses on the firm’s critical business needs. From strategy to operations and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks. 

The Cybersecurity Operations Analyst role will be an integral member of our Cybersecurity Team in maturing the firm’s cybersecurity operations model. This role will assist the broader US based team and will provide support for our cyber operations and US after-hours support as needed. Reporting to the Cybersecurity Operations Manager, the primary responsibilities of this position center on providing technical expertise in enhancing security standards and standard operating procedures as it relates to our vulnerability management process

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to Plante Moran? It means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

Your role. 

You can look forward to fast pace and dynamic hands-on experiences with engagements and project assignments designed to deepen your technical knowledge and overall experience in cybersecurity. Analysts in this role are expected to consistently learn and grow. This is not a passive career opportunity, but rather one that requires a passion for security and rigor to protect the business.

Your experience will include, but not be limited to: 

• Perform daily monitoring of security tools and oversee remediation of items and/or alerts identified. 
• Provide responsive support for events and incidents identified during normal working hours as well as outside normal working hours as needed. 
• Respond to inquiries regarding our security controls. 
• Perform in-house and third-party vulnerability testing, evaluate social engineering, conduct risk analysis and security assessments, and oversee remediation and post-remediation testing activities. 
• Research the latest information (IT) security trends and recommend appropriate security controls, tools, and countermeasures. 
• Respond to and manage disruptive events/incidents within the firm, analyze and investigate to determine if alerts or events warrant incident classification. 
• Assist with or perform incident response technical activities to minimize impact to the firm.
• Interface with internal and external auditors for risk assessments
• Assist in defining enterprise level security policies and actively enforce these policies. 
• Development of security related training materials and assist with the delivery of training to staff to understand security and implement the right strategies. 
• Research and stay up-to-date on industry standards and any new vulnerabilities and risks. 
• Perform other duties as directed by leadership. 

The qualifications. 

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, information assurance/cyber defense, computer engineering, or related field. Master’s degree would be a bonus.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0). 
• Technical knowledge, understanding, and/or experience with several of the following: 

o Next generation AV and EDR tools 

o Web filtering solutions 

o SIEM solutions 

o Email security solutions 

o Basic TCP/IP and wired/wireless networking technologies 

o Active Directory groups, user accounts and Windows folder security structure 

o Vulnerability management software (e.g. Tenable Security Center, Nessus, etc.) 

o Penetration testing concepts and scripting 

o Identity and Access Management procedures, ADFS/AAD 

o Microsoft Windows Server

o Cloud Security (IaaS, SaaS, etc.), knowledge or experience with Azure is preferred. 

• Ability to prioritize work to compete task/activities based on intake queues and service level agreements (SLAs). 
• Basic understanding of malware distribution, technical risks, and containment/mitigation is preferred. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure security practices will be a bonus. 
• Basic familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST or ISO27001. 
• Basic familiarity with IT audit processes such as HIPAA. 

What makes us different? 

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) firm with a world-class culture and an endless array of opportunities.

We’ve been named one of the best tax and accounting firms by Forbes. We’re also consistently recognized as one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Parents” — distinctions awarded to us based on confidential feedback from our staff. And we live out our “We care” culture everyday—we care about our staff, clients, and communities—with one of the lowest staff turnovers in our industry. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.  

This is an exempt position that may require some local, national, and occasional international travel. 

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.