Security Analyst - Intermediate

MFM Jobs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an Intermediate Security Analyst in Columbia, South Carolina. The role involves developing and managing IT security across various functional areas. Candidates should have a solid understanding of networking, database management, and systems operations, with 1-3 years of relevant experience. An associate's degree may be required. This position focuses heavily on security administration and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in networking, databases, systems and/or Web operations.
• 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage security for various IT functional areas.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies.
• Prepare status reports on security matters and risk analysis scenarios.
• Track and monitor software viruses and security incidents.

Skills

Networking

Database management

Security administration

Web operations

Education

Associate's degree in a related area

Job description

» » Security Analyst – IntermediateLocationSouth 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-1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.