Info Security Analyst I

Responsibilities

• Monitor Gilbane’s networks for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs
• Aid in the development of processes to maintain business continuity and recovery standards for systems and networks of the organization
• Install and use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information
• Conduct penetration testing, which is when analysts simulate attacks to look for vulnerabilities in their systems before they can be exploited
• Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends
• Help plan and carry out the organization’s way of handling security
• Develop security standards and best practices for their organization
• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff
• Help computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, programming, or a related field
• Generally need to have previous experience in a related occupation
• Prior experience in an information technology department, or as a network systems administrator, database administrator or computer systems analyst
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience