Security Analyst

Collabera; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401K retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm in Texas seeks a Security Analyst to protect data and system integrity. This role involves implementing IT security policies, monitoring systems, and working with both business and IT teams. Qualifications include a degree in computer science or a related field, and knowledge of various security architectures and protocols. This position offers the possibility of a contract extension after 9 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience is required.
• CISSP or CISM certification is a plus.
• Knowledge in networking, operating systems, and databases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all systems comply with security requirements.
• Monitor systems status and security incidents.
• Implement IT security policies and procedures.

Skills

Information security architectures

Networking (TCP/IP, topology & security)

Operating systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux)

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS or BA degree in computer science or related field

Tools

CISSP

CISM

Job description

Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.

Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.

Job Description

Job Title: Security Analyst

Duration: 9 months (high possibility of extension)

Description:

Security Analyst works to protect data and system integrity from unauthorized use or access. He/She will work to implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures, applying industry standards, available technologies and best practices. The Security Analyst will work in conjunction with business groups, IT management and external partners to perform reviews and audits of mixed technical environments including network devices, databases, web services, and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities may include:

• Ensures that all systems and networks comply with applicable computer and network security requirements.
• Monitor integrated systems status, perform intrusion monitoring, and oversee the investigation of information technology security incidents, monitoring and reporting mitigation progress.
• Works with the IT management to implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures.
• Works with users and IT management to gain an understanding of business rules and the supporting systems as well as the security concerns surrounding the data and access of these systems.
• Monitors and oversees patch-management processes.
• Works with internal and external audit groups on segregation of duties and other audit related activities.

Requirements:

• BS or BA degree in computer science, business administration, or related technical field or equivalent experience is required.
• CISSP or CISM is a plus.
• Must be highly conversant & experienced with a wide variety of information security architectures, concepts and techniques, as well as supporting security tools.
• Must be knowledge in networking (TCP/IP, topology & security), operating systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux, Citrix, Midrange and Mainframe), databases, application security, web operations (internet security), and secure remote access capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

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