IT SECURITY ANALYST

Overview

Under the direction of the VP, IT, the IT Security Analyst protects the organization's technology infrastructure, computer systems, networks, and data from security breaches and cyber threats, unauthorized access, and other security breaches. The Security Analyst will monitor networks for potential vulnerabilities, investigate security incidents, and implement security measures such as security policies, firewalls and encryption to protect sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Risk and Vulnerability Assessments : Conduct assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities within the organization's systems.
• Incident Response : Support and manage the Security Management Incident Response Policy to address security breaches and incidents.
• Data Protection : Implement processes to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Provide leadership and oversight for security risk assessment projects, ensuring they implement industry best practices and follow company policies.
• Compliance : Identify compliance deficiencies, document findings, and monitor remediation efforts.
• Security Policies : Develop, implement, and maintain corporate-wide Information Security Policies, Programs, and Standards.
• Technical Assistance : Provide technical expertise in developing and deploying security components.
• Research : Conduct research on security products and trends to improve the organization's security posture.
• Reporting : Prepare reports on security breaches and the extent of damage caused.
• Software Installation : Install protective software such as firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Monitoring : Monitor on-premises networks and cloud environment for security breaches and investigate any incidents.
• Security Planning : Develop security plans and conduct testing of simulated cyber-attacks to identify vulnerabilities.
• Support : Assist users with securing access to company data.

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