Job ID: TX-LCRA11428 (99990220)
Security Analyst (CISSP/GIAC) with Cybersecurity triage, threat detection, security operations, anti-virus/anti-spam, web filtering, SIEM, VAT, IDS, NERC CIP, PCI, FBI CJIS and HIPAA experience
Location: Austin TX (LCRA)
Duration: 12 months
Minimum Requirements:
Years Skills/Experience
2 Cybersecurity event triage and analysis
2 Threat detection
2 Experience working in a security operations role responsible for analyzing security events to determine if a cybersecurity incident may have occurred.
2 Skill in analyzing significant volumes of detailed information and understanding the security implications
Preferences:
Years Skills/Experience
CISSP, GIAC, or similar certification
intermediate Knowledge of anti-virus and anti-spam technologies
intermediate Knowledge of technology hardware and software platforms and systems
intermediate Skill in analytical and technical documentation
intermediate Skill in verbal and written communication
intermediate Skill in articulating complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
intermediate Skill in understanding complex systems across diverse technical platforms
intermediate skill level in anti-virus, anti-spam, secure content, network security and web filtering software
intermediate Ability to balance and manage competing high priority work demands
intermediate Ability to work in a team environment
intermediate Ability to conduct sensitive security investigations and maintain confidentiality
The selected candidate for the Cybersecurity Analyst I position assists in the maintenance and operation of a variety of security measures and software that perform cybersecurity functions. The worker assists in providing support to the end-user community and ensuring they have up-to-date protection from malicious software and other cyber threats. The worker tests security measures to reduce and mitigate risk. The worker provides reports and other information related to information security issues as requested by management and other groups. Assists in evaluation and analysis of security applications and systems. This position develops competence by performing structured work assignments and receives instruction, guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues.
Duties for this position include:
• Monitors security systems for possible intrusion.
• Assists with risk assessments.
• Interacts with end users concerning malware, spam, vulnerabilities and any other cybersecurity issues.
• Reviews and creates audit reports on user and system activities.
• Actively probes the network for new threats and risks.
• Documents, deploys, reviews and maintains cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Monitors security alerts on internet and other intelligence feeds and assists in determining whether reported threats could impact LCRA information technology or operational technology systems.
• Implements and administers technical security systems including SIEM, VAT, network IDS, antivirus, web and email filters, and firewalls.
• Implements and ensures technical security compliance solutions for NERC, PCI, FBI CJIS, HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
• Supports cybersecurity incident response activities.
• Documents and maintains objective evidence to demonstrate NERC CIP regulatory compliance.
• May assist in providing technical consulting to other groups within LCRA on security requirements.
• Performs work by traveling independently or with a small team to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.
The worker should have experience in threat identification, detection, and security event analysis.