The Level 2 Information Systems Security Officer: 
● Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction
● Monitors and analyzes Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation
● Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans
● Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise antivirus systems and software deployment tools
● Researches, evaluates, tests, and implements new security software or devices
● Implements, enforces, communicates, and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and information systems security education/awareness programs
● Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system and external Web integrity scans to determine compliance
● Communicates alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems