Information Technology Security Analyst

iT Resource Solutions.net,inc

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Remote work options

Paid time off

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Information Technology Security Analyst to join their dynamic team in Jacksonville. This role involves implementing and maintaining robust security systems, ensuring the integrity of information technology environments. You will work closely with internal teams to assess security needs and provide expert guidance on best practices. If you're passionate about safeguarding technology and enjoy tackling complex challenges, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

In-depth understanding of security frameworks and standards.
Strong skills in troubleshooting and resolving security issues.
Experience with cloud-based security solutions.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain security systems and protocols.
Monitor system performance and respond to security incidents.
Conduct security audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Information Security

Systems Administration

Network Security

Incident Response

Scripting (Python, VBScript)

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)

Risk Assessment

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications (e.g., MCSE, AWS Certified)

Tools

SIEM Tools

AWS

Azure

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Professional work that implements, maintains and troubleshoots enterprise security systems in a complex, integrated information technology systems environment. Consults with internal business customers to determine security requirements. Provides technical advice and counsel to less experienced analysts.

Required to assist in maintaining 24 X 7 systems availability.

IMMEDIATE MANAGER: Manager, Information Security or Manager, Identity & Access Management

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED: Limited supervision

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Advanced – In-depth understanding of the required competencies with advanced skills and abilities, sufficient to successfully apply them under limited supervision in multiple situations.

Knowledge of:

Applicable programming languages and coding techniques.
Systems hardware, software and data communications functionality and capability.
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) deliverables and tools.
Process management, performance tracking and measurement tools.
Data driven problem-solving techniques and technical report writing
Various cross-platform software systems.
Configuration management concepts and tools.
System and business architecture design concepts.
Information Technology Library Infrastructure (ITIL) framework and best practices.
Applicable industry standards for security systems.

Skill in:

Implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting software systems.
Designing, creating, and interpreting flowcharts.
Testing software or hardware security installations, enhancements and upgrades.
Troubleshooting and resolving software related issues.

Ability to:

Oversee the work of others, and provide coaching, mentoring and training.
Set priorities and establish a systematic course of action to ensure accomplishment of objectives on time and within budget.
Deal with ambiguity and make decisions with limited information.
Exercise creativity and imagination in approaching assignments.
Quickly grasp new ideas and concepts.
Work well within a team and assist others with their assignments.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of the business of JEA and Technology Services products.
Research and acquire knowledge of developing information technology trends and emerging technologies.
Identify what issues need to be communicated and inform others.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers.
Use communication skills, orally and in writing, with users with varied backgrounds and experience.
Follow through with commitments.

EXAMPLES OF PROFESSIONAL WORK:

May monitor the work of others and provide some coaching and mentoring.
Implements, maintains and troubleshoots software systems.
Performs security audits, risk assessment and analysis.
Tests software systems.
Makes recommendations for enhancing and formulating policies and procedures.
Consults with internal customers to identify and analyze needs and recommends solutions that meet business goals.
Resolves problems and provides technical assistance and training to users in software enhancements and upgrades.
Performs or ensures system administration tasks, including adding users, user groups and accounts are successfully accomplished.
Analyzes, diagnoses, troubleshoots and resolves software and production issues.
Writes or modifies basic scripts and performs light programming to resolve performance problems and automate systems administration tasks.
Resolves escalated problems and identifies and recommends responses to new or unusual situations.
Ensures system documentation and logs are maintained and procedures are documented.
Reviews research data; and performs or ensures testing and evaluation of vendor hardware, software and other system components is performed as required.
Ensures that plans and procedures for operating under both normal and emergency conditions are accurate, appropriate and up-to-date.
Promulgates and enforces established technical and procedural standards.
Assists in disaster recovery testing.
Resolves escalated problems, responds to new and unusual situations and recommends solutions to systemic problems.
Participates in ongoing training to continuously upgrade technical knowledge and skills.
Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

Additional Comments Regarding this Position:

INFORMATION SECURITY (IS)

The following are in addition to the general specification description for this classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Systems, data and network security administration, including firewalls, encryption technologies and network protocols.
Information Security Frameworks such as NIST Cyber Security Framework, Critical Security Controls, COBIT.
Infrastructure, sufficient to work across organizational lines with other teams to resolve problems and issues.
Local, state and federal emergency planning processes.

Skill in:

Designing, implementing, and administering information security systems including logical access.
Developing, installing, and supporting information security solutions.
Identifying and mitigating potential information security vulnerabilities.
Troubleshooting and resolving multiple information security issues.
Performing log analysis such as operating systems, networks, or applications
Scripting languages such as VBScript, Python, or PowerShell and Regex expressions.
Leading all phases of Incident Response process.
Operating systems, network/system architecture, protocols, and services.
Identifying and mitigating threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
Applicable programming languages and coding techniques.
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) deliverables and tools.
Completing and adhering to enterprise change management processes.
Detailed log analysis utilizing a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and Raw logs.
Leading Security Operations Center operations and strategies functioning at all Tiers.
Security system analysis, design, programming and installation.
Network management protocols, architecture and authentication practices.
Infrastructure, sufficient to work across organizational lines with other teams to resolve problems and issues.
Profiling threat actors, to identify tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) of advance persistence threat operations.
Leading and coordinating threat hunting and analysis activities.
Driving and coordinating system optimization, tuning, and remediation initiatives.
Analyzing security controls and processes for continual improvement.
Performing computer forensics protocols and evidence gathering including acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
Executing activities in the areas of security risk identification, analysis, classification, and mitigation strategies.
Leading creation of information security regulatory requirements, security policies, and security best practices. Advises departments across the organization on appropriate controls consistent with security policies, standards, and best practices.
Cloud based services, offerings, and architecture such as SaaS (O365), PaaS, and IaaS in the cloud providers AWS and AZURE.
Advanced skills in using required software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Visio.

EXAMPLES OF PROFESSIONAL WORK:

Implement, administer, monitor, maintain, and update user accounts, firewalls, virus prevention systems, and other security systems.
Including cloud-based services, offerings, and architecture such as SaaS (O365), PaaS, and IaaS in the cloud providers AWS and AZURE
Monitor the performance and health of systems, including assisting in responding to incidents and troubleshooting.
Perform intrusion detection analysis and researches attempted breaches of data security and rectifying security weaknesses.
Detect and investigate system vulnerabilities and abnormalities, mitigate, and prevent.
Trend security events for baselines.
Establish standards and perform audit of security controls.
Update communication platforms such as SharePoint for Security Awareness.
Establish and maintain inventory of systems, attributes and associated controls.
Investigate incidents including technical write up of events and trending.
Perform system design, installation and administration, including creation or editing of operational guides.
Test and evaluate new technology.
Analyze security requirements and provide objective advice ensuring adherence and implementation.
Design, analyze and implement effective information security systems and controls.
Configure, optimize, fine-tune, monitor, and maintain server operating system and system applications.
Write and/or edit Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Intent to Negotiate (ITN) related to technology projects.
Respond to evidence requests in support of regulatory compliance.
GIAC Global Information Assurance - Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate/Professional
Amazon Web Services Certified Security Specialty
Azure Security Operations
Azure Solutions Architect
Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE)