Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst

at Software Galaxy Systems, LLC
Published July 19, 2019
Location Austin, TX
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Detailed Job Description:

Title:               

Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst

Location:         

Austin, Texas 78703

Duration:         

05 Months (Possible Extension/Permanent)

Days/Hours

Mon-Fri, 40 Hours/Week 1st Shift

Job ID:

3218

Work Status:

American Citizen, Green Card, EAD

 

General Overview:

  • At a senior level, maintains and operates a variety of security measures and software that perform cybersecurity functions such as access control, monitoring or vulnerability assessment.
  • Provides support to the end-user community and ensures they have up-to-date protection from malicious software and other cyber threats.
  • Tests and recommends security measures to remediate and mitigate risk.
  • Provides reports and other information related to information security issues as requested by management and other groups.
  • Performs evaluation and analysis of security applications and systems and makes recommendations to management. Recommends best practices to ensure system security across the enterprise.
  • This position utilizes in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services.
  • Takes a new perspective to solve complex problems.
  • Works independently and receives minimal guidance.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • May direct the work of other staff members.
  • Performs risk assessments and recommends security measures.
  • Monitors security systems for possible intrusion.
  • Interacts with end users concerning malware, spam, vulnerabilities and any other cybersecurity issues.
  • Reviews and creates audit reports on user and system activities.
  • Reviews system generated logs for anomalies and takes appropriate actions.
  • Actively probes the network for new threats and risks.
  • Documents, deploys, reviews and maintains cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
  • Plans and implements cybersecurity technology projects.
  • Provides business continuity/disaster recovery and risk analysis expertise.
  • Monitors security alerts on internet and other intelligence feeds and determines whether reported threats could impact LCRA information technology or operational technology systems.
  • Provides technical consulting to other groups on cybersecurity requirements.
  • Implements and ensures technical security systems including SIEM, VAT, network IDS, antivirus, web and email filters and firewalls.
  • Implements and ensures technical security compliance solutions for NERC, PCI, FBI CJIS, HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
  • Performs cybersecurity incident response activities.
  • Documents and maintains objective evidence to demonstrate NERC CIP regulatory compliance.
  • Creates and delivers security training materials and classes for asset owners, software developers and system administrators.
  • Provides oversight regarding compliance with security regulations, standards and laws.
  • Performs work by traveling independently or with a small team to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.
  • For incumbents performing as a Cyber Security Coordinator (CSC)