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Neos Consulting Group · 2 days ago

Network Security Analyst

Austin, TX

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Neos Consulting Group is seeking a Network Security Analyst for a contract role in Austin, TX. The analyst will ensure the security of information systems and networks, monitor for unusual activity, and recommend strategies to minimize vulnerabilities.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

Responsibilities

A network security analyst ensures that information systems and computer networks are secure

This includes protecting the company against hackers and cyber-attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual

Additionally, these analysts are responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities

The network security analyst investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise, and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security

The project is ongoing and requires the expertise of the ITSAC Contractor

Responsible for installation, administration and troubleshooting software and hardware issues for our security tools

They are also responsible for updating software with latest security patches

They also develop and update network security

Evaluate and review existing DSHS Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and implement risk reduction plans for the DSHS organization

Design, prepare, and present supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the DSHS organization

Use research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand the DSHS organization’s strategic objectives, processes, issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement

Interacts extensively with DSHS internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external DSHS parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps

Perform editing on DSHS documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness

Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the DSHS organization

Provide DSHS progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required

Qualification

Cybersecurity tools evaluationStakeholder communicationProject managementDocumentation managementRisk reduction strategiesResearchAnalysisProblem-solving

Required

3 years evaluating and reviewing existing DSHS Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and implement risk reduction plans for the DSHS organization

3 years designing, preparing, and presenting supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the DSHS organization

3 years using research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand the DSHS organization's strategic objectives, processes, issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement

3 years interacting extensively with DSHS internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external DSHS parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps

3 years fulfilling basic DSHS project management duties to ensure the successful completion of DSHS short-term engagements, to include creation of project charters, expectation / communications management, risk management, resource management for the DSHS organization

3 years performing editing on DSHS documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness; managing updates and revisions to technical literature for the DSHS organization; and providing progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required

Preferred

5 years evaluating and reviewing existing DSHS Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and implement risk reduction plans for the DSHS organization

5 years designing, preparing, and presenting supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the DSHS organization

5 years using research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand the DSHS organization's strategic objectives, processes, issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement

5 years interacting extensively with DSHS internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external DSHS parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps

5 years fulfilling basic DSHS project management duties to ensure the successful completion of DSHS short-term engagements, to include creation of project charters, expectation / communications management, risk management, resource management for the DSHS organization

5 years performing editing on DSHS documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness; managing updates and revisions to technical literature for the DSHS organization; and providing progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required