IT Security Analyst

About the role

The IT Security Analyst monitors and advises on information security issues related to the systems and workflow at an agency to ensure the internal IT security controls for an agency are appropriate and operating as intended. They coordinate and execute IT security related projects for the agency, conduct campus-wide data classification assessment and security audits, and manage remediation plans. They collaborate with IT management, Internal Audit, and VITA to manage security vulnerabilities. They also create, manage, and maintain user security awareness and conduct security research.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and advises on information security issues related to the systems and workflow at an agency.
• Coordinates and executes IT security related projects for the agency.
• Conducts campus-wide data classification assessment and security audits and manages remediation plans.
• Collaborates with IT management, Internal Audit, and VITA to manage security vulnerabilities.
• Creates, manages, and maintains user security awareness.
• Conducts security research and keeps abreast of latest security issues.
• Prepares IT security documentation, including department policies and procedures, agency notifications, Web content, and alerts.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in IT Security field.
• Required 5 Years: Ensures that the internal IT security controls for an agency are appropriate and operating as intended.
• Required 8 Years: Conducts campus-wide data classification assessment and security audits and manages remediation plans.
• Required 8 Years: Collaborates with IT management, Internal Audit, and VITA to manage security vulnerabilities.
• Highly desired 8 Years: Keeps abreast of latest security issues.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 to 8 years of experience in IT Security field.

Skills

• Requires 5 to 8 years of experience in IT Security field.
• Required 5 Years: Ensures that the internal IT security controls for an agency are appropriate and operating as intended.
• Required 8 Years: Conducts campus-wide data classification assessment and security audits and manages remediation plans.
• Required 8 Years: Collaborates with IT management, Internal Audit, and VITA to manage security vulnerabilities.
• Highly desired 8 Years: Keeps abreast of latest security issues.

Benefits

• Long-Term Stability: Multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Quality healthcare benefits.
• Future Planning: 401(k) program for financial security.
• GC Assistance: Immediate Green Card processing support.