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City of Jonesboro · 2 months ago

Security Analyst (Info Systems)

Jonesboro, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

3+ years exp

City Of Jonesboro is seeking a Security Analyst to protect its network and systems from cyber-attacks. The role involves researching IT trends, creating contingency plans, reviewing suspicious activities, and educating staff on security measures.

CommunitiesGovernmentNon ProfitPublic SafetySocial

Responsibilities

Collaborates with users to discuss computer data access needs, to identify security threats and violations, and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes

Uses data encryption, firewalls, and other appropriate security tools and applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information

Develops and implements plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure; adheres to emergency data processing needs

Reviews violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not recur

Monitors and restricts access to sensitive, confidential, or other high-security data

Modifies security files and applications as able and necessary to provide specialized access, allow new software to be installed or integrated, or correct errors

Performs risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures

Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness

Determines when to update virus protection systems by monitoring current reports of computer viruses; facilitates or performs needed updates

Manages and support Antivirus

Manage and push out software updates

Operate a city vehicle as needed

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Qualification

CybersecurityRisk assessmentsData encryptionAntivirus managementMicrosoft Certified ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified Systems EngineerAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to read, analyze, and understand general business/company related articles and professional journals; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature

Valid drivers license

Intermediate: Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

Basic: Accounting, Contact Management, Database, Human Resources Systems, Other, Payroll Systems