Security Analyst - Advanced

MFM Jobs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in South Carolina is seeking a Security Analyst to develop and manage security protocols for various IT functions. This role requires extensive knowledge in networking and databases, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. You’ll prepare reports, track software viruses, and educate staff on security policies. Join our team to enhance enterprise security in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in networking, databases, systems, and/or Web operations.
• 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages security for IT functional areas across the enterprise.
• Prepares status reports and security risk analysis scenarios.
• Tracks and monitors software viruses and enforces security policies.

Skills

Security administration

Networking knowledge

Database management

Web operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Job description

» » Security Analyst – AdvancedLocationSouth Carolina, Columbia### Description**Job Description:**Develops and manages security for more than one IT functional area (e.g., data, systems, network and/or Web) across the enterprise. Assists in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures (e.g., user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures and use of firewalls and encryption routines).-Prepares status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.-Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of software viruses. Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles, reviews security violation reports and investigates possible security exceptions, updates, and maintains and documents security controls.-Involved in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Provides direct support to the business and IT staff for security related issues.-Educates IT and the business about security policies and consults on security issues regarding user built/managed systems.-Represents the security needs of the organization by providing expertise and assistance in all IT projects with regard to security issues.**Requirements**:-Must have extensive knowledge in networking, databases, systems and/or Web operations.-More junior level position primarily focuses on security administration; a more senior level position is involved in developing enterprise security strategies, management of security projects and the most complicated security issues.-May require a bachelor's degree in a related area-3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.