Security Analyst - Entry

MFM Jobs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in South Carolina is seeking an Entry-Level Security Analyst to develop and manage IT security across various functional areas. The role involves assisting in security policy implementation, tracking software viruses, and educating staff on security procedures. Requires extensive knowledge in networking and related IT fields, along with 0-1 year of relevant experience. Ideal for recent graduates or junior professionals in security administration.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in networking, databases, systems, and Web operations.
• 0-1 years of experience in the field or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages security for IT functional areas.
• Assists in the development and implementation of security policies.
• Educates IT staff about security policies and consults on security issues.

Skills

Knowledge in networking

Knowledge in databases

Knowledge in systems

Knowledge in Web operations

Education

Associate's degree in a related area

Job description

» » Security Analyst – EntryLocationSouth 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 an associate's degree in a related area-0-1 years of experience in the field or in a related area.