Security Analyst, Sr
Mansfield, TX

Job Description

SCOPE

Accountable for planning and architecting security solutions for the facility, in-house computer systems, servers, and network. This includes managing and processing logs, analyzing network traffic, establishing and updating virus and vulnerability scans, and troubleshooting. This person will also analyze and resolve security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate fashion, and conduct user activity audits where required. Train and guide other staff on the best security practices and the recommended processes for maintaining a secure environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

This is in addition to IT Security Analyst accountabilities:

Technical concepts, procedures and standards

Conduct extensive research, analysis, and testing to resolve issues or find new technologies that address business needs. Create policies, procedures, and associated plans for security administration and user system access based on industry-standard best practices.

Technical Support

Excellent debugging, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Find solutions that improve the security of systems and facilities. Lead disaster recovery architecting, planning, implementation, and testing for security related tools and utilities. Available for providing after-hours/weekend/holiday production support when called upon. Provide support on a 24-hour basis by participating in the on-call rotation. Is expected to perform this with minimal (less than 10%) to no assistance from others.

Business Acumen and Analysis

A thorough understanding of business hierarchy, department roles, and the use of computer systems across business units. Quickly provide impact analysis to various interconnected systems.

Establish and meet deliverables

Consistently meet timelines and deliverables. Coordinate and communicate effectively throughout the expected duration. Quickly escalate issues with vendors to reduce impact.

Technical Design and Architecture

Provide technical analysis and innovative ideas for the design and architecture of scalable and reliable solutions. Possess extensive knowledge of network, hardware, scripting, operating systems, and application software. Excellent technical intuitive capabilities and knowledge of how to integrate other systems, applications and hardware to provide technology rich stable solutions.

Multitasking and Prioritizing

With minimum guidance, work on multiple assignments and effectively prioritize work based on deliverables.

Communication Skills

Possess good verbal, interpersonal and written technical and non-technical communication skills. Proactively uses good business judgment and communications to keep IS management and business liaisons informed regarding status, risks, obstacles, and other related information. This person will be an active participant with the incident response action for the company.

Leadership Skills

Foster a positive team environment, work and take lead where necessary. Possess good mentoring skills, manages "up" and takes initiative where and when necessary. Remain professional at all times, proactively communicate risks, obstacles and other related information. Required to communicate and work directly with business executives, stake holders and project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with three years of relevant experience -or- Associate's Degree in Computer Science or related field with a minimum of four years relevant experience -or- in lieu of degree 6+ years relevant experience

COMPETENCIES

Energy

Problem Solving

Multi-Tasking

Accountability

Organization

Relationship Management

Teamwork & Collaboration

Interpersonal Communication

Resilience

Tolerance

Integrity

Functional Acumen

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

* Expert level knowledge of 2 or more key security technologies.
* Multiple security related certifications.
* Maintain current and expert level knowledge emerging security alerts and issues.
* Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences (verbally and written). Establish and maintain effective relationships with business associates.
* Ability to provide level 3 support.
* Strong ability to troubleshoot and coordinate efforts of team members to quickly address security related issues and events.
* Ability to architect and implement complex hardware, software, and system improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
* Deploy, manage, maintain, and interpret all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and anti-virus software.
* Excellent technical writing skills for developing and maintaining all relevant documentation.
* Oversee the administration of end user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
* Research and recommend hardware/software technologies in support of business and application requirements
* Possess strong customer service and team skills.
* Ability to maneuver in, under, and around work areas and Data Center as needed to install equipment.
* Ability to reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
* 2-4 years of experience working with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and malware software.
* 2-4 years of experience working with security systems, user authentication and management.
* 2-4 years of experience with remote access systems, office applications, and facility related security.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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