Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: 3700 lake Austin Blvd. Austin texas 78703

Temp to hire opportunity, but the contract is 1year.

Job Description

General Overview:

Assists in the maintenance and operation of a variety of security measures and software that perform cybersecurity functions such as access control, monitoring or vulnerability assessment. Assists in providing support to the end-user community and ensuring they have up-to-date protection from malicious software and other cyber threats. Tests security measures to reduce and mitigate risk. 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.

• 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 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 on security requirements.
• Performs work by traveling independently or with a small team to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.
  
  

This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications

Four or more years of experience in cybersecurity or relevant experience. A degree(s) in information technology, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per guidelines for certain years of experience.

Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

CISSP, GIAC or similar certification

Top Skills

• Vulnerability scanning tool experience.
• Ticketing experience.
  
  

Service Now- Ticketing

Working in vulnerability tools- Rapid 7 (preferred)

Excel experience (Pivot Tables)

Archer (Compliance and risk tracking)

Implements and administers technical security systems including SIEM, VAT, network

IDS, antivirus, web and email filters, and firewalls.

Certifications: CISSP, GIAC or similar certification not required.

Degree: Not a requirement.