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About the Job:

As the Information Security Analyst, you will perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Monitor and keeps the supervisor informed of the status of information security and confidentiality conditions, including problem areas and recommended enhancements.
• Interface with the user community to understand their security needs and implements procedures to accommodate them.
• Develop information security standards for protecting information systems and large/small-scale operating systems.
• Recommend appropriate security safeguards for developing new information technology systems and legacy systems.
• Ensure maximum computer hardware and software features are utilized to secure automated systems and associated data.
• Develop and implements procedures for the use of information security management software.
• Propose information security software enhancements.
• Develop procedures for detecting, reporting, and investigating security breaches.
• Perform periodic audits to ensure security policies and standards are followed, develop enhancements recommendations, and generate reports where necessary.
• Keep abreast of new laws and changes affecting privacy standards, physical security, logical, remote terminal, and network security.
• Mentor and guides new or lower-level staff.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Thorough knowledge of information security management tools, policies, and standards of information security practices.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulatory laws about information system security and privacy.
• Thorough knowledge of computer programs/languages and the operating system: mainframe/PC Local Area Network, dial-in access control techniques, and online teleprocessing program.
• Familiarity with domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures.
• Thorough understanding of firewall theory and configuration;
• Ability to develop and maintain information security standards.
• Ability to understand and apply complex computer logic to work.
• Ability to work effectively with various information technologists, including systems administrators, technical support, applications development, end users, and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: