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City of Garland · 5 days ago

Cyber Security Analyst

Garland, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Ensure systems and networks comply with NERC CIP, state and local regulatory standards and internal policies.

Assess business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of controls at the network, operating system, database, and application level.

Participate in regulatory audits, spot-checks, and self-certifications including mock audits.

Evaluate tests, recommend, develop, coordinate, monitor, and maintain information security policies, procedures and systems, including hardware, firmware and software.

Conduct vulnerability assessment and review, investigate and document results. Assist Information Security (IS) architecture/designs, plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS security.

Identify security risks and exposures, determine the causes of security violations and suggest procedures to halt future incidents.

Investigate and resolve security incidents and recommends enhancements to improve security.

Continuously monitor, analyze and identify security alerts information from all approved security devices, collection techniques and designated system logs.

Assist with the review, evaluation and root cause identification of deficiencies, and participate in mitigation plans with corrective actions.

May prepare written reports, communication or correspondence on behalf of the department.

May make presentations on assignment status and progress.

May attend various events and functions.

Qualification

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Windows ServerLinux ServerNetwork InfrastructureRoutersSwitchesFirewallsInformation SecurityLog AnalysisThreat HuntingInfrastructure TroubleshootingVulnerability AssessmentsNetworking technologiesNetwork managementEvent loggingSecurity data miningData security proceduresSystems programmingMicrosoft officeAdobeDocument creationNerc cipProblem-solvingHard-workingCritical thinkingCommunication

Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science; cyber security; or related information technology discipline

3 years’ experience designing, configuring, administering, maintaining and upgrading Windows and Linux Server operating systems

3 years’ experience designing, configuring, administering, maintaining and upgrading network infrastructure devices to include routers, switches and firewalls through their most recent versions

3 years in information security including log analysis, system wide threat hunting and infrastructure troubleshooting

3 years conducting vulnerability assessments

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in computer science; cyber security; or related information technology discipline

5+ years’ experience designing, configuring, administering, maintaining and upgrading Windows and Linux Server operating systems

5+ years’ experience designing, configuring, administering, maintaining and upgrading network infrastructure devices to include routers, switches and firewalls through their most recent versions

5+ years in information security including log analysis, system wide threat hunting and infrastructure troubleshooting

5+ years conducting vulnerability assessments

Complete understanding of networking technologies and protocols, as well as network management and event logging tools

Advanced knowledge in the processes and tools used in monitoring a complex IT environment

Ability to perform security data mining and data trending

Comprehensive knowledge of data security procedures

Comprehensive skill in systems programming language(s) as they relate to security requirements

Comprehensive knowledge with document creation applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe

Ability to take on challenges, apply critical thinking and learn at a quick pace

Strong oral and written communication skills including technical writing

Basic knowledge of NERC CIP

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Currently hold and actively utilize one or more of the following certifications: CEH, GCIH or GCIA or GRID, CCNP Security or CyberOps Professional, PCNSA or above