Security Analyst Job in Reston 20190, Virginia Us
The College Board, a national educational organization, is conducting a search for a Security Analyst, in our Information Security Department, who will be resident in our Reston, VA Office.
Position Summary
Responsible for the planning, design, and auditing of security policies and procedures which safeguard the integrity of and access to systems and electronic information in order to guard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. Identifies and develops areas where information security policies and procedures require creation or update. Confers with management, developers, auditors, facilities and other business unit personnel to identify and plan security for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and computer installations. Provides risk assessments and security briefings related to security issues. Develops IT security awareness programs and activities, and advises resource owners on formation of appropriate security policies.
The role of the Security Analyst is to safeguard confidential information assets stored or managed across the College Board organization. The scope involves information technology security, and identification of key security initiatives and standards. Specific initiatives include support of the College Board Security Program; functional services (Privacy and Confidentiality; education, awareness and training; contracts security due diligence; product standards; advisories and bulletins; and overall security compliance. The individual will work with other staff members in the design and effect specific initiatives, programs or projects to meet those management and business objectives. This includes assisting in establishing clearly defined and documented scope, objectives, approach, plans, and resource requirements.
Responsibilities
- Acts as an advocate of information security and privacy programs across the organization.
- Develops and implements security standards, tactical processes and procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse systems environments (e.g. corporate, distributed computer and client server systems) that are consistent with College Board initiatives and weighs appropriate risk and value with cost that can be leveraged across the organization.
- Identifies regulatory changes that can affect information security policy, standards, and procedures to recommend appropriate security program changes.
- Provides support to IT and other business units as appropriate in responding to audits and other information requests, and assists and coordinates the development and oversight of functional area self-assessments.
- Provides technical expertise and support to clients, IT management, and staff during risk assessments and the implementation of appropriate information security procedures and products.
- Participates in the development, testing and implementation of security review plans, products and control techniques.
- Inventories current information resources and assist line-of-business management in selecting appropriate resource owners. Works with resource owners in line-of-business organizations to determine appropriate security policies for securable resources.
- Participates in investigations of suspected information security misuse or compliance, and recommends appropriate corrective actions for information security incident response.
- Tracks, documents and publishes security notifications related to College Board supported systems software and hardware and classify unresolved security exposures to management.
- Develops and performs awareness presentations and train information owners in the appropriate use of information and in the implementation of necessary computer security controls and/or systems.
Qualifications
Three to Five years in a computer related field, with at least three in Information Security in an enterprise tactical and strategic setting. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, or Computer Sciences, or equivalent prior work experience in a related field. Min. 3 years working experience in the application and use of industry standard information security systems and methodologies. Operational, tactical and strategic understanding of security products and concepts such as firewalls, VPNs, IDSs and other security devices. Current CISSP security certification. Experience in designing or implementing enterprise security architecture models and frameworks.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness/ability to work off-shifts (evening, night-time, weekend)
- Knowledge of risk assessment procedures, policy formation, role-based authorization methodologies, authentication technologies, and security attack pathologies
- Ability to work effectively in both an independent or team environment.
- Must have the ability to communicate technical and security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff, security vendors, consultants and senior management.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
- Tactical and strategic experience with security program development or management.
- A good oral and written communication skill with the ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.
- Knowledge of application level security.
- Good problem solving and analytical ability.
- Requires use of a wireless handheld device with messaging capability.
Apply
If you are interested in joining the College Board and you meet our qualifications, we encourage you to APPLY by following the link below to send us your resume and a brief introductory cover letter that includes salary expectations.
Benefits
We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and training.
Mission
The College Board's mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known products are the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and Advanced Placement Program®.
The College Board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College Board participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA, where required. Please understand that only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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