Cyber Security Technician

IT Cybersecurity Technician

Office Address: 8801 Fallbrook, Houston, TX

Responsibilities

• Develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure.
• Choose, implement, monitor and upgrade computer anti-virus and malware protection systems.
• Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmit.
• Implement password authentication to keep unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data files.
• Modify security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, and change user access status.
• Perform risk assessments and tests on running data processing activities and security measures.
• Educate workers about computer security and promote security awareness and security protocols.
• Keep accurate and current backup files of all important data on the shared corporate network.
• IT security pros who specialize in computer forensics gather evidence for prosecuting cybercrimes.
• Computer forensics specialists can set up & operate an investigator’s lab, and process computer crime scenes.
• Manage and maintain ISMS to meet ISO27001 standards.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 2 years of overall experience in IT or as a business liaison for IT is preferred, and experience as a cybersecurity analyst or cybersecurity engineer is ideal. College experience surrounding IT Security concepts a plus.
• Ability to proficiently analyze and document customer requirements and processes of varying complexity.
• Must be self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and contribute to a team
• Prefer an understanding of IT system monitoring mechanisms, tools, and concepts, particularly in IT Security.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of core security concepts and enthusiasm for defending the firm from adversaries.
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate how analysis, requirements, strategy, and delivery work together to produce desired deliverables to technical/non-technical stakeholders

Educational Requirements:

• Associate degree in a business or IT related area, IT Security related classes a plus, BS in Computer Science a plus.
• Any technical certifications are a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person