How will you drive value within the organization as an IT Security Analyst?

• Ensure the security of enterprise systems by anticipating and mitigating attacks
• Evaluates processes and procedures to provide recommendations on how to reduce the risk of information security breaches
• Maintain information security processes and solutions
• Support the onboarding of new IT Security professionals by providing knowledge share and training as needed
• Research and advocate for new security products that support enterprise security requirements
• Review security infrastructure for capacity, growth, and high availability planning
• Reviews information security threats and vulnerabilities to assess business risk, impact, and exposure
• Communicate security incidents and risks to IT and business staff
• Directly support and provide guidance for security related issues
• Monitors threat intelligence services to keep current on emerging security threats and concerns
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management

What should you already know to be successful in this role?

• External candidates require a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field
• Proficient computer skills and ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required. Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills while presenting ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business

Employment Requirements

• This is an exempt level position whereby business need will dictate the exact work schedule which should be expected to vary at times. Generally, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am-6:00pm
• Regular, predictable attendance is required, including overtime hours in excess of 40 as business demands dictate
• Evening, on-call, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
• The position does require minimal travel, up to 10%
• Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment 
• Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading