IT Security Analyst

An IT Security Analyst is a vital part of an organizations mission to protect its information assets.

Salary range (depending on experience): $70k-$140k

The role is to monitor analyze test and maintain security technologies and processes in support of the achievement of regulatory and security requirements.

As part of this work it is important the Analyst have a working knowledge of the organizations information architecture and business processes.

The IT Security Analyst works collaboratively with all departments in problem solving issues related to security configurations and processes.

Strong communications skills and a high level of values are essential for this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors organizations networks for security breaches and investigates a violation when one occurs.
• Installs utilizes and maintains software such as SIEMs DLP firewalls and data encryption programs to protect sensitive information.
• Prepares reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches.
• Researches the latest information technology (IT) security trends.
• Helps plan and carries out an organizations way of handling security.
• Develops security standards and best practices for their organization.
• Recommends security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
• Defines implements and maintains corporate security policies.
• Conducts internal and external security audits.
• Protects digital files and information systems against unauthorized access modification or destruction.
• Works with vendors to promote optimal functionality including documentation analyzing change requests and upgrades to ensure that the most current versions are available.
• Advises team leadership on all aspects of planning and successful approaches to meeting project plan and goals.
• Follows established departmental policies procedures and technical standards.
• Works extended and non-standard hours as necessary to support security maintenance and implementation. Takes on-call rotation to provide twenty-four hour support when appropriate
• Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.

EDUCATION:

• Associates Degree in Information Systems or related field required. Candidates with security relevant certifications (SANS ISACA ISC2) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years work experience in Information Security as a Network Engineer or equivalent role.
• Experience with SIEM IDPS DLP is strongly desired.