Enterprise Security Analyst

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 67,231 - 82,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health benefits

Full family coverage for medical, dental, and vision

Strong retirement security with county matching

Paid time off and holidays

EAP and Marketplace Care Partners support

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking an Enterprise Security Analyst responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of County sites and infrastructure. The role involves implementing security technologies, conducting risk assessments, and managing compliance with security standards.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have two years of experience in information security. The position offers a salary of $74,702 and comprehensive health benefits, including flexible plans and retirement security.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience in information systems security.
• Understanding of firewalls, network switches, SIEM, and antivirus required.
• CJIS level 4 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security technologies at County facilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and business impact analysis.
• Test network security controls and coordinate remediation.

Skills

Information systems security

Network infrastructure

Firewalls

Penetration testing

Cybersecurity training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related major

Tools

SIEM

Antivirus systems

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this role is to ensure the security and integrity of County sites, data centers and infrastructure across the organization. This includes assessing, managing, and training in physical and cyber security. The Enterprise Security Analyst will also play a key role in the health and continuity of IT operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement, assess, manage, secure, and provide technical leadership and administration for physical security technologies in use at all County facilities. Assess need for any physical and cyber security improvements, reconfigurations, and upgrades (minor or significant) and execute them if required. Assist in maintaining CJIS and FIPS compliancy for all County systems. Perform security audits as directed by management. Assist in correcting findings from incidents, penetration tests and other security-related audits. Test network security controls; coordinate remediation efforts and closure of any identified issues. Ensure systems and controls are in place to support both best practices and the County’s information security policy and standards. Act as first line of support for triage and remediation of support tickets related to security; track ongoing support issues. Stay current with IT security trends and standards. Stay current on released security features of internal IT systems. Maintain confidentiality and integrity in dealing with sensitive information. Facilitate end user security training. Conduct risk assessments and business impact analysis to identify vulnerable areas within the County’s critical functions. Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related major. Requires two years of experience in information systems security systems and/or network and infrastructure. Understanding of firewalls, network switches, SIEM, antivirus, and IP concepts required. Experience with penetration testing and security assessments preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Requires CJIS level 4 certification. Valid TX Driver’s License. Must maintain CJIS compliance.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level

2

Benefits

• Flexible, comprehensive health benefits with multiple plan choices, including $0 premium options
• Full family coverage options for medical, dental, and vision
• Strong retirement security through TCDRS with generous 200% county matching (once vested & retirement eligible)
• County paid term and whole life insurance policies and long-term disability
• Work-life balance through paid time off, holidays, and other wellness initiatives
• Supportive networks through EAP and Marketplace Care Partners

Job Details

Department: Information Technology

Salary: $74,702.00

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.