Principal Systems Analyst, Information Security (226 Days)
Dallas, TX

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science required; minimum of three years of technical experience, or absence of Bachelor's Degree with minimum of seven years technical experience related to information security
* Three years of experience as an IT security administrator or analyst
* Knowledge of information security principles, including risk assessment and management, threat and vulnerability management, incident response, and identity and access management
* Technical proficiency with security-related systems and applications, especially Fortinet firewalls, F5 BIG-IP, Cisco ISE, Identity Automation, etc.
* Experience in developing, documenting and maintaining security procedures
* Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and associated network protocols and concepts
* Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols and standards
* Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and network administration/protocols

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

* Research, recommend, evaluate and implement information security solutions that identify and/or protect against potential threats, and respond to security violations
* Perform system security administration on designated technology platforms, including operating systems, applications and network security devices, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures of the organization, as well as with industry best practices and vendor guidelines
* Perform user and access administration on designated systems and applications, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures of the organization
* Perform installation and configuration management of security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances and host-based security systems.
* Perform threat and vulnerability assessments, in some cases followed by appropriate remedial action, to ensure that systems are protected from known and potential threats and are free from known vulnerabilities.
* Apply patches where appropriate and, with appropriate authorization remove or otherwise mitigate known control weaknesses, such as unnecessary services or applications or redundant user accounts, as a means of hardening systems in accordance with security policies and standards
* Provide input on information security policies and procedures
* Collate security incident and event data to produce monthly exception and management reports
* Perform normal and exceptional processing of user access and change requests, escalating such requests when appropriate.
* Report unresolved network security exposures, misuse of resources or noncompliance situations using defined escalation processes.
* Assist and train junior team members in the use of security tools, the preparation of security reports and the resolution of security issues.
* Develop and maintain documentation for security systems and procedures
* Monitor system logs, SIEM tools and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interpret such activity and make recommendations for resolution.
* Review, assess, and mitigate penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on information systems and infrastructure.
* Implement or coordinate remediation required by audits, and document exceptions as necessary
* Monitor security vulnerability information from vendors and third parties
* Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Salary Minimum: $67,816

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer - Human Capital Management.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

No telephone calls please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H

If interested apply online at www.dallasisd.org

Dallas Independent School District, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).