IT Security Analyst
IT Security Analyst
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5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Analyze the security impact of application configuration and infrastructure changes to ensure compliance with the security standard as part of the change management lifecycle.
- Assess the configurations of applications servers and network devices for compliance with the security standard.
- Analyze and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment.
- Assess and document the security impact and risks of newly discovered vulnerabilities in the environment.
- Coordinate resolution of application and infrastructure security vulnerabilities with system owners IT and vendors. Track resolution of vulnerabilities and provide regular updates to management.
- Coordinate resolution of endpoint security vulnerabilities with users and provide regular updates to management.
- Respond to and investigate security incidents and provide thorough postevent analyses.
- Perform internal application penetration testing document findings and recommend improvements to improve the organization s security posture.
- Complete annual password security audits and coordinate completion of agencywide user access audits in compliance with the security standard.
- Determine the protection needs (i.e. security controls) for the information system(s) and network(s) and document appropriately.
- Create and maintain desk procedures and process documentation for all responsibilities
General things to consider when screening:
- Experience with vulnerability management is key for this position.
- Experience with application penetration is key for this position.
- Experience with DevSecOps/Secure Software Development Lifecycle (Secure SDLC/SSDLC)/Secure by Design is key for this position.
- Scripting and automation experience is highly desired for this position.
- Interpersonal skills and being able to talk with and manage stakeholders are key for this position.
- NIST 80053 rev 5 and/or Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) specifications for an information security management system.
- Software development lifecycle vulnerability management processes rolebased authentication methodologies etc.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python Java JavaScript C C# SQL HTML CSS and/or COBOL.
- Expertise in using automated vulnerability scanners like Nessus Qualys Retina and/or Tenable.
- Familiarity with web application security testing tools like Burp Suite Fortify and/or AppScan.
- Basic scripting skills (e.g. WDL VBScript JavaScript PowerShell Python) for automation
- IT security or risk assessment certifications are advantageous (CISM CCSP CISSP CEH CompTIA Pentest and/or CompTIA Security)
NIST 800-53 rev 5 and/or Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) specifications for an information security management system. Software development lifecycle, vulnerability management processes, role-based authentication methodologies, etc. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, and/or COBOL. Expertise in using automated vulnerability scanners like Nessus, Qualys, Retina, and/or Tenable. Familiarity with web application security testing tools like Burp Suite, Fortify, and/or AppScan. Basic scripting skills (e.g. WDL, VBScript, JavaScript, PowerShell, Python) for automation IT security or risk assessment certifications are advantageous (CISM, CCSP, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Pentest+ and/or CompTIA Security+
Education
A bachelor s degree
Employment Type
Full Time
