Analyst, Cyber Security

HCC•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cyber Security Analyst, under the direction of the Director of Cyber Security & Compliance, assists in developing, implementing, and enforcing IT infrastructure security policies, standards, guidelines, and technologies. Ensures security configurations and controls effectively safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets in compliance with higher-education regulatory, privacy, and governance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field required
8 years directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
5 years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in related subject matter
Hands-on experience with security engineering tools
MS Office Programs
Knowledge of Information Management Systems
Knowledge of data security, access control systems, encryption and information protection methodologies and concepts
Able to communicate technical issues to various representatives

Nice To Haves

Higher Education experience preferred
CISSP, CEH, CCSP, or GSEC certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive Information Security Program.
Support the implementation and administration of strategic and operational programs within the HCC IT Cyber Security program.
Monitor systems for security events, investigate incidents, and support incident response and remediation efforts.
Support compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, GDPR, FERPA, CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, Texas DIR).
Coordinate and maintain security-related policies, procedures, security standards and best practices.
Contribute to the development of Security Risk Assessments and conducts risk assessments as needed.
Participate in vulnerability assessments, security evaluations and reviews.
Contribute to the evaluation, implementation, and management of security solutions and processes, and assist in remediating audit and assessment findings.
Research and stay abreast of new vulnerabilities and exploit that may compromise the Institution.
Evaluate risk and work with inter-departmental personnel to address vulnerabilities.
Provide guidance to departments on regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and cyber security best practices.
Contribute to inter-departmental and cross-functional working groups.
Assist to remediate audit and assessment findings.
Assist with the security projects and technology implementations.
Meet project deadlines.
Develop and maintain documentation for all assigned projects.
Contribute to the evaluation, implementation and management of security solutions and processes.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.