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Security Analyst
Security AnalystSmartIPlace • Madison, WI, United States
Security Analyst

Security Analyst

SmartIPlace • Madison, WI, United States
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Description :

Our client is looking for a Security Analyst to work as a part of the Security & Accounts Management team and to be responsible for provisioning and de-provisioning access to networks, resources and applications. This position maintains a high level of security by following enterprise security policies and procedures. Technical support responsibilities require expertise of multiple platforms, operating systems and various security software systems.

Tasks

  • 50% Coordination of the account provisioning, de-provisioning, projects and maintenance for platforms and applications.
  • Utilize security rules to grant / revoke access to applications, servers, group folders, etc.
  • Coordinate activities within the account management staff to provide timely response to customer requests.
  • Create and maintain security rules, ensuring that they enforce security standards and policies.
  • Coordinate and handles projects relating to or involving account management functions.
  • Create Email accounts, distribution lists and group mailboxes.
  • Inform all customers of security procedures for applications, requests and services offered by account management.
  • Identify customer problem areas where additional education / training is needed.
  • Coordinate account management activities as needed across other agencies.
  • Recommend and provide updates to procedural documentation.
  • Provide timely resolution for customer access issues and formal requests.
  • Participate in system / application integration planning, testing and troubleshooting of access issues.
  • Work closely with project teams to determine application, server, folder, group and individual user access to systems
  • 15% Assist in the adherence and implementation of policies, standards and procedures for all areas of IT Security.
  • Implement the standards and training requirements for IT Security administration.
  • Coordinate the implementation of department-wide policies, procedures and standards for applications and platforms and ensure agency-wide standardization.
  • Supports the implementation of department-wide Security Awareness training program. - Support functions.
  • Act as liaison to resolve security-related issues with other agencies in a timely manner.
  • Assess and recommend updates to security policies, procedures and standards.
  • Supply information required in LAB and DOJ audits as required.
  • Recommend automation techniques to eliminate manual procedures.
  • Provides support of Cybersecurity activities - Creates, improves, and maintains policies, procedures and standards.
  • 15% Monitoring, auditing and analysis of security systems.
  • Provide advice to management on implementing and monitoring Security systems.
  • Provide advice to BTM in the design and implementation of policies and procedures to provide an acceptable level of Security systems.
  • Identify threats or serious issues regarding user access that may be caused by added new software and systems.
  • Perform audits of security on access.
  • Security Risk mitigation - Identify potential security risks to the organization and provides recommendations to management.
  • Working with management to reduce and mitigate risk to the organization
  • 10% Performance of other job-related activities and special assignments.
  • Identify areas that need improvement and work with sections supervisor to lay down the ground work to implement these improvements.
  • Audit access to numerous applications used to ensure users are not over provisioned.
  • Update staff development plans as changes occur and work with management on career objectives.
  • Attend presentations, conferences and seminars as directed.
  • Identify training needs and request approval to attend.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • 10% Assist IS Technical Services Consultant / Admins and / or Specialist with their responsibilities.
  • Coordinate Security for internal systems i.e. (WICS, DEVSECOPS, Email systems)
  • Perform Audits on EMR access as well as adding security rights through back EMR systems.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

  • Strong interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, time management, and the ability to execute projects and solve complex problems.
  • Knowledge of network concepts.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent judgment decisions or contact appropriate parties to assist.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of effective people communication skills.
  • Knowledge of project planning.
  • Knowledge of products and applications, in order to create effective security roles.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to expedite issues in a timely manner.
  • Customer focused, yet firm enough to ensure strict compliance to security policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated work experience with security techniques, tools and security infrastructure.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to both technical peers and less technical customers in person and via written media such as e-mail, reports and project charters.
  • Skills Required

    4-7 years of experience in the following :

  • Coordination of the account provisioning, de-provisioning, projects and maintenance for platforms and applications
  • Utilize security rules to grant / revoke access to applications, servers, group folders, etc.
  • Coordinate activities within the account management staff to provide timely response to customer requests.
  • Create and maintain security rules, ensuring that they enforce security standards and policies.
  • Knowledge of Windows network environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of Active Directory and group privileges.
  • Experience working with security issues in a distributed computing environment.
  • Associate's Degree in a related field
  • Skills Desired

  • Monitoring, auditing and analysis of security systems.
  • Provide advice to management on implementing and monitoring Security systems.
  • Provide advice to BTM in the design and implementation of policies and procedures to provide an acceptable level of Security systems.
  • Identify threats or serious issues regarding user access that may be caused by added new software and systems.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated work experience with internet / intranet application security issues (e.g. LDAP).
  • Knowledge of network operating system security issues.
  • Knowledge of current hardware and software architectures.
  • Knowledge of all State and security standards, policies and procedures.
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