Information Technology Security Analyst Job in Houston 77002, Texas US
Information Technology Security Analyst
The candidate will be responsible for configuration, and administration of enterprise network security appliances and software. He/she must have a security focus and the ability to coordinate with other technology functional areas as well as business users. Requires an in-depth knowledge of enterprise security products and their impact on the company.
Responsibilities:
- Incorporate business requirements to align with the use and configuration of security tools.
- Provide meaningful and timely security metrics to management.
- Act as the primary recipient of security alerts and analyze the data to determine the appropriate response.
- Generate incident reports and correlate event logs.
- Document, communicate, and initiate incident response procedures when required.
- Coordinate activities with IT and business users to ensure security needs are met without disrupting business activities.
Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have broad experience in information technology with at least 5 years of overall experience, and 3 years in an information security role. They will have a technical background and the ability to take complex data and deliver concise security recommendations. They will have a strong customer orientation and excellent verbal / written communication skills. The individual must have the ability to communicate effectively and be able to support security objectives and throughout the enterprise. The individual must be able to understand business requirements and security concepts to apply effective policy and configurations. The individual must be an organized, goal oriented self-starter with the ability to succeed in a fast paced environment.In addition, the candidate must have the following application / technical skills:
- Data loss prevention
- Encryption
- Web security
- Key management
- Security log management
- Email security
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 3 years experience in the field of Information Security
- Strong understanding of security controls.
- SSCP certification preferred
- Strong ability to analyze security data in complex system landscapes
- Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technologies and apply them to business needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain clear, concise documentation.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of business and business processes
- Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with customers, employees and management.