Analyst, Cyber Security

JOB SUMMARY
The Cyber Security Analyst, under the direction of the Director of Cyber Security & Compliance, assists in developing, implementing, and enforcing IT infrastructure security policies, standards, guidelines and technologies.

Ensures these controls effectively safeguard Information Systems against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive Information Security Program.

Assist in the development of a website for the Security Office and be responsible for maintaining the site with up-to-date content.

Coordinate and maintain security-related policies, procedures, security standards and best practices.

Contribute to the development of Security Risk Assessments and conducts risk assessments as needed.

Participate in vulnerability assessments, security evaluations and reviews.

Research and stay abreast of new vulnerabilities and exploit that may compromise the Institution.

Evaluate risk and works with inter-departmental personnel to address vulnerabilities.

Advise Departments on regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and security best practices.

Contribute to inter-departmental and cross-functional working groups.

Assist to remediate audit and assessment findings.

Assist in the development of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.

Manage security projects and technology implementations.

Meet project deadlines.

Develop and maintain documentation for all assigned projects.

Contribute to the evaluation, implementation and management of security solutions and processes.

Provide security guidance and training to personnel.

Recommend and implement necessary technologies and processes needed to protect the Institution.

Work with the Director of Administrative and IT Security, and other technical/security staff; contributes to the development of project plans and budget proposals to address current needs and potential security issues.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field required
• 8 years directly-related work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• 5 years’ experience with progressively-increasing responsibility in related subject matter
• Experience in security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols
• Experience in a community college environment preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Knowledge of Information Management Systems
• Knowledge of data security, access control systems, encryption and information protection methodologies and concepts
• Able to communicate technical issues to various representatives

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215