What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Analyst position at Tarrant County College?
F006420 Position Status Full Time Grant Funded No Category APT Class Code 14 Starting Pay $66,951 Special Note Location District, Trinity River Department DT Info Security Office Job Summary
Supervision
Work Environment
Reporting to the District Director of Information Security, the Information Security Analyst provides support for complex computer network exploitation and defense techniques to include deterring, identifying and investigating computer and network intrusions; providing incident response and remediation support; performing comprehensive computer surveillance/monitoring, identifying vulnerabilities; developing secure network designs and protection strategies, and audits of information security infrastructure.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
- Provides technical support for continuous monitoring and computer exploitation; specifically, the identification of target mapping and profiling, network decoy and deception operations in support of computer intrusion defense operations
- Provides technical support for forensics services to include evidence seizure
- Research and maintain proficiency in open source and commercial computer exploitation tools, attack techniques, procedures and trends
- Conducts routine security reviews to ensure that the security set-up, user logon validity, and application usage for IT systems is in compliance with TCC policies, guidelines, and local/state/and federal regulations
- Coordinates implementation of security audits and system vulnerability tests with outside vendors
- Serves as subject matter expert and provides level 2 & 3 support for troubleshooting users, application, and data access issues
- Assists in development, implementation, and review of IT systems user access rules to balance security needs with ease of use in accordance with job related requirements and TCC security policy and guidelines
- Assists in advising management and users regarding security procedures
- Assists in the development of information technology, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
- Installs, configures, monitors, and responds to security system needs
- Proactively assesses potential items of risk and opportunities of vulnerability in the network
- Evaluates and develops approach to solutions in IT security area
- Supports day-to-day administration of various firewalls and Security Information Event Management tools (SIEM)
Service Excellence
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
- Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of District Director of Information Security
- Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Information Security Analyst I
- Associate’s degree and one (1) year’s working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or an equivalent combination of education and working experience
Information Security Analyst II
- Associate’s degree in computer science, technology, or related field and four (4) year’s working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or an equivalent combination of education and working experience
- At least one (1) year’s working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements in a higher education environment
- Current Certified Information Systems Security Personnel (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Current Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) with Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification and/or equivalent security certifications
- Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Skilled in using state-of-the-art network security systems, computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Skilled with troubleshooting and problem-solving to effectively resolve and communicate issues in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Please note that this position is in-person only
Posted 01/20/2025
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Rick Barras
rick.barras@tccd.edu
Salary : $66,951
