Cyber Security Analyst: Risk & Compliance Lead

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College in Houston, TX is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to assist in developing, implementing, and enforcing IT security policies, standards, and technologies to protect information assets.

Under the Director of Cyber Security & Compliance, you will monitor systems for security events, support incident response, and ensure compliance with standards such as NIST, FERPA, CJIS, and PCI DSS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• 8 years of directly related work experience may substitute for a degree.
• 5 years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Hands-on experience with security engineering tools.
• Higher Education experience preferred.
• CISSP, CEH, CCSP, or GSEC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive Information Security Program.
• Support the implementation and administration of strategic and operational programs within the HCC IT Cyber Security program.
• Monitor systems for security events, investigate incidents, and support incident response and remediation efforts.
• Support compliance with standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, GDPR, FERPA, CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, Texas DIR).
• Coordinate and maintain security-related policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
• Contribute to Security Risk Assessments and conducts risk assessments as needed.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments, security evaluations and reviews; assist in evaluating, implementing, and managing security solutions.
• Research and stay abreast of new vulnerabilities and exploits that may compromise the Institution.
• Evaluate risk and address vulnerabilities with inter-departmental teams.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and cyber security best practices.
• Contribute to cross-functional working groups and remediation of audit findings.
• Assist with security projects, meet deadlines, and maintain documentation.

Skills

Security tooling

Security policy knowledge

Communication of technical issues

Critical thinking

Integrity and ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

8 years directly related work experience substitute for degree

5 years progressively responsible experience

Tools

CISSP

CEH

CCSP

GSEC

Job description

Houston Community College in Houston, TX is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to assist in developing, implementing, and enforcing IT security policies, standards, and technologies to protect information assets.

Under the Director of Cyber Security & Compliance, you will monitor systems for security events, support incident response, and ensure compliance with standards such as NIST, FERPA, CJIS, and PCI DSS.