Information Security Analyst (NO C2C PLEASE)

OpTech; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OpTech in the United States is seeking an Information Security Analyst to plan and implement security measures protecting computer systems, networks and data. You will stay up-to-date on hackers' methodologies to anticipate breaches and minimize risk.

Responsibilities include preventing data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies, testing disaster recovery plans, performing risk assessments, installing firewalls and encryption, and training staff on security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prevent data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies to protect a network.
• Create, test and implement network disaster recovery plans.
• Perform risk assessments and testing of data processing systems.
• Install firewalls, data encryption and other security measures.
• Recommend security enhancements and purchases.
• Train staff on network and information security procedures.

Job description

Planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data. Information security analysts are expected to stay up-to-date on the latest intelligence, including hackers’ methodologies, in order to anticipate security breaches.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventing data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect a network.
• Creating, testing and implementing network disaster recovery plans
• Performing risk assessments and testing of data processing systems
• Installing firewalls, data encryption and other security measures
• Recommending security enhancements and purchases
• Training staff on network and information security procedures