"Information Security Analyst I"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Information Security Operations, 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

• 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
• Researches and maintains 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: Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite. Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC). Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Supervision: Works under the general supervision of Manager of Information Security Operations
• Performs Other Related Tasks as Required