Network & Systems Security Analyst, Progression

About the role

The Network & Systems Security Analyst is responsible for planning/designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network, server, storage infrastructure. This role is also responsible for ensuring all network security controls are implemented and managed per corporate information security standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement network, server, and storage infrastructure based on project requirements, capacity plans, and system support.
• Work under direct supervision.
• Install and support network, server, and storage hardware and software.
• Provide and apply appropriate security consulting and support for IT infrastructure across multiple platforms.
• Provide third-level technical support for security systems and authentication mechanisms on all operating system platforms.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and remedy server, network, DDoS protection, NetScaler load balancers, and security controls related problems and failures.
• Design and planning required for small projects.
• Project leadership, consulting, or cross-train peers.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent IT discipline (e.g., MIS).
• Required: At least two related network, system, operating system, or information security professional certifications: (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) or other GIAC Certifications, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of network, server, and security controls infrastructure.
• Good working knowledge for most of the following technologies and operational functions: switching, routing, DNS/DHCP, Windows Active Directory, VMware, Voice over IP, Storage Area Networking, firewall support, DDoS protection, proxy, WAF, NetScaler load balancing, network segmentation, NAC, IDS/IPS, antivirus support, cyber security best practices, and networking/hardware installation and maintenance.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment skills as well as strong listening and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to present issues and topics of a complex technical nature to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of the processes that ensure compliance with regulatory or industry requirements such as NERC CIP, SOX, and PCI.