IT Cyber Security Analyst I

Description

The purpose of this position is to safeguard privileged information and prevention of unauthorized access to county-wide resources. Administer and maintain logical and physical security controls focused on network security across the County’s enterprise in accordance with security government mandates, regulations and industry best practices.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Monitors network traffic and runs vulnerability scans to detect and respond to security threats in real-time.
• Manages Azure AD risky sign-ins to mitigate potential security breaches from suspicious account activities.
• Designs, documents and maintains security controls documentation.
• Works with other departments to define role-based access control, segregation of duties, and implement secured business processes.
• Responds to security related tickets escalated from various departments, and work collaboratively across multiple teams to communicate and manage expectations during the resolution of the issue.
• Maintains vendor management standards / questionnaires / documentation to adhere to compliance.
• Reviews Darktrace alerts to identify unusual network patterns suggesting cyber-attacks.
• Investigates Recorded Future alerts to analyze intelligence feeds and stay ahead of potential threats.
• Responds to security related tickets escalated from various departments, and work collaboratively across multiple teams to communicate and manage expectations during the resolution of the issue.
• Updates firewall rules to optimize network defenses against new vulnerabilities.
• Verifies cloud backup integrity to ensure reliable data recovery capabilities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.
• Over one year and up to and including two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• CompTIA Security+.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+
• None

02

Are you able and willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations, including man-made or natural disasters, as needed to meet the business needs of Beaufort County?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question