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Western Farmers Electric Cooperative · 1 day ago

Senior/Information Security Analyst

Moore, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $155K/yr

2+ years exp

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house electronic access control and monitoring systems. The role involves troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, security controls testing, and participating in regulatory and industry teams to ensure operational security.

Electrical DistributionEnergy

Responsibilities

Ensures the stability and integrity of in-house electronic access control and monitoring systems which may include SEIM devices, IDS sensors, IPS, data diodes, firewalls, switches, routers, application white listing, network anomaly detection devices, log retention systems, log forwarding systems, network monitoring systems, and analytics software used in the monitoring of critical cyber assets associated with the operation of multiple departments

Performs change management and configuration activities, security controls testing, system baseline activities, vulnerability testing and analysis, and network traffic analysis to ensure system reliability and security

Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software systems related to electronic access control and monitoring systems

Reviews logs, configurations, rule sets, user accounts, account groups, and network traffic for adherence to policy/procedure

Responds to anomalous events that will require analysis and will have to synthesize and correlate complex events to ensure operational security

Tests and implements IDS/IPS rule sets and signatures

Conducts security controls testing after significant changes to cyber assets to ensure proper security posture to meet regulatory guidelines

Monitors cyber assets and critical infrastructure to ensure system up-time

Engages in change/configuration management activities for cyber assets

Performs network traffic analysis when anomalous traffic needs to be investigated

Assists in conducting incident response and forensic investigations

Conducts vulnerability testing, analysis, and mitigation for cyber assets

Analyzes network infrastructure rule sets manually and uses software tools to ensure proper security posture for compliance

Writes reports and briefings related to specific information security issues

Tickets and tracks operational issues related to the security posture of cyber assets which are in scope for this group

Conducts research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the information security industry

Participates in exercises that test policies, procedures, and skills which are required by business and critical operations

Participates in in-house, regulatory, and industry teams including working groups, committees, incident response teams, and business continuity teams as required

Qualification

Information SecurityTCP/IPCisco RoutingCisco ASA FirewallVulnerability TestingNetwork Traffic AnalysisIncident ResponseChange ManagementForensic InvestigationsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCertificationsCommunication SkillsTeamworkProject Management

Required

A Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of directly related experience in information security, digital networking, computing, telecommunications or SCADA/EMS operations is required for Senior Information Security Analyst

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field and two (2) years of directly related experience in information security, digital networking, computing, telecommunications or SCADA/EMS operations is required for Information Security Analyst

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, clients or customers

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, calculus and differential equations

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products is required

Requires a current driver's license

Must be able to attain CISSP or similar within twelve (12) months of hire

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP and Cisco routing and switching, as well as proven experience with Cisco ASA firewall and VPN appliances, is preferred for Senior Information Security Analyst

Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, Cisco routing and switching and proven experience with Cisco ASA firewall and VPN appliances is preferred for Information Security Analyst

Industry specific certifications may be substituted for experience at the rate of one (1) year experience for each certification

CCNA, CCNP, Comptia Network +, Comptia Security +, CISSP, GIAC, CEH or Engineer-level Operating System certifications is desirable