Information Security Analyst

Job Summary

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

Supervision Works under the general supervision of District Director of Information Security

Information Security Analyst II

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands and Work Environment 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.