Senior Information Security Analyst

COGENT Infotech; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for an Advanced Information Security Analyst in Tallahassee, Florida. The role involves leading technical implementations of security projects, focusing on system hardening, network security, and identity management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, five years of server or network administration, and experience in information security administration. The position supports compliance with regulations and requires collaboration with various teams to ensure cybersecurity processes meet law enforcement standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of server or network administration experience.
• Three years of information security administration experience in an enterprise environment.
• Two years managing technical implementations.
• Three years of SIEM experience.
• Familiarity with law enforcement security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementation of security projects focused on system hardening.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy security solutions meeting project standards.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and develop remediation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with CJIS and state regulations.

Skills

Firewall management

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Microsoft security technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Systems

Tools

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Microsoft Azure Security Center

Endpoint security solutions

Job description

General Experience Expectations: Typically has three (3) years of experience with information security and five (5) years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to systems analysis, applications development, database design, and administration.

Scope of Work/Job Characteristics

The Advanced Information Security Analyst is responsible for leading the technical implementation of security projects, focusing on system hardening, network security, and identity management, while collaborating with teams to meet law enforcement-specific security standards. The role requires hands on expertise in firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), encryption, and secure Microsoft configurations, as well as conducting vulnerability assessments and developing remediation strategies. The Advanced Information Security Analyst will manage security tools, support threat detection and incident response, and ensure integration of security platforms. Compliance with regulations is critical, as is working with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to ensure adherence and address audit gaps. Documentation and training on cybersecurity solutions and processes are required, with a focus on regulations. The role also demands reengineering security processes for efficiency and compliance, providing support for cybersecurity issues, and staying informed on emerging threats and technologies. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

Project Implementation

• Lead the technical implementation of security projects, focusing on system hardening, network security, encryption tools, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and identity and access management (IAM) systems within a Microsoft and Azure environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy security solutions that meet project requirements, with a focus on law enforcement-specific security standards
• Ensure timely delivery of security projects in line with the organization's requirements, maintaining adherence to scope, timeline, and budget.

Technical Expertise

• Provide hands-on expertise in areas such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, endpoint protection, and secure configuration of Microsoft environments.
• Implement secure system architecture and networking solutions, particularly within Microsoft Azure; and
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and develop remediation strategies, ensuring continuous improvement in the Department’s security posture.

Security Tools and Platforms

• Configure, deploy, and manage security tools such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Microsoft Azure Security Center, and endpoint security solutions tailored for a Microsoft environment
• Ensure proper integration of security platforms across IT systems and support threat detection, prevention, and incident response.
• Design and maintain incident response procedures, specifically tailored to a law enforcement setting
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop and implement appropriate remediation measures.

Security Compliance

• Ensure adherence to CJIS, State regulations, and other relevant security compliance standards.
• Work closely with GRC teams to ensure the organization remains in compliance with state and federal security regulations.
• Assist with security audits, including CJIS compliance reviews, and address any identified gaps to maintain compliance in Microsoft and Azure systems.

Documentation and Training

• Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation of new and existing cybersecurity solutions and processes specific to law enforcement and CJIS requirements.
• Provide training to IT staff on security protocols and contribute to security awareness initiatives for the organization, with a focus on compliance with CJIS and state regulations.

Processes Implementation and Reengineering

• Design, implement, and optimize security processes to enhance operational efficiency, align with compliance requirements (e.g., CJIS), and mitigate risks across IT and organizational functions.
• Reengineer existing security processes to improve system integrity, streamline workflows, and ensure alignment with evolving technology and regulatory standards, particularly within Microsoft and Azure environments.

Collaboration and Support

• Work with IT operations and development teams to ensure security is integrated into systems and processes
• Provide troubleshooting and support for cybersecurity-related issues, with an emphasis on Microsoft and Azure environments
• Stay up to date on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies, particularly those affecting law enforcement and compliance with CJIS and state cybersecurity standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or other related fields is required

The Department requires the following experience, skills, and knowledge for this position:

• Five (5) years or more of server or network administration experience.
• Three (3) years or more of information security administration experience in an enterprise environment with 1,000 or more users.
• Two (2) years or more experience managing technical implementations.
• Three (3) years or more of SIEM experience.
• Three (3) years or more of vulnerability management experience.
• Knowledge of security issues, techniques, and implications across all existing computer platforms
• Experience maintaining and supporting 3rd party antivirus applications.

Preferred Qualifications

The Department prefers the Candidates to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:

• Experience working with IDS/IPS systems.
• Experience using Office 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Preparing status reports and providing management briefings.
• Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender, and Active Directory.
• Familiarity with law enforcement security standards, specifically CJIS, and other relevant state of Florida regulations.