Sr. Security Analyst Job in Taylor 76574, Texas US
Sr. Security Analyst
Summary of Responsibilities
Provides a full range of analytic duties using knowledge of multidisciplinary security concepts, principles and practices applicable to security administration. Develops, recommends and enhances compliance preventive and detective controls. Guides and improves the development, documentation, deployment, review and maintenance of Information Security Policies, Standards, Guidelines and Procedures; providing security consulting services. Communicates and educates Information Security requirements, principles and concepts through innovative awareness and teaching methods.
Essential Job Duties
- Develops and executes security controls to ensure compliance with security related regulatory and corporate requirements
- Develops, documents, deploys, reviews and maintains Information Security Policies, Standards, Procedures and Guidelines
- Provides technical and architecture consulting to other groups on security requirements
- Works with stakeholders to identify appropriate security requirements, engineer practical security solutions and implement measurable security guidelines
- Designs, produces, and delivers compelling security-related training content
- Creates and consistently delivers awareness material promoting security awareness
- Builds and improves software tools to gather system configuration information and foresee vulnerabilities.
- Anticipates risk areas, and ensures that adequate controls are in place and operating effectively by using thorough testing methods
- Conducts with Risk Assessments on corporate assets using a formal methodology and recommend safeguards to mitigate risk
- Expands and shares expertise about security trends, vulnerabilities, threats, and mitigation methods Maintains the confidentiality of review results and the status of the current security environment
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field or six years applicable experience is required.
Licenses or Certification
CISA, CIA, or CISSP certification preferred. Microsoft or Unix certifications a plus.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience in IT analysis or IT security administration