CYBER/INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

City of South Fulton•South Fulton, GA

11h•$0 - $77,696

About The Position

The Cyber Security Analyst proactively safeguards the organization’s information assets and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. The role involves advanced threat hunting, vulnerability management, security architecture design, and incident response. The analyst applies networking expertise and modern cybersecurity principles to implement security measures, support regulatory compliance, and continuously improve the organization’s security posture. The position also supports secure and resilient IT operations through asset inventory management, database administration and security, security policy development, employee awareness training, stakeholder and vendor coordination, and disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of progressive cybersecurity experience, focused on threat hunting, incident response, and network security.
Possess or be able to obtain CompTIA Security+ and Network+ certifications.
Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.
Expertise in threat-hunting methodologies, techniques, and tools, such as SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
Proficiency in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security assessment tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA CySA+ certification.
Experience with SQL and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
Experience with cloud security, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and mitigate security risks and threats.
Conduct advanced threat hunting using SIEM, EDR, and other tools.
Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
Design and maintain secure network architectures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
Apply networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing, and switching, to enhance security.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of servers, workstations, and network devices and ensure assets are secure and compliant.
Use SQL to query, analyze, troubleshoot, and manage databases, including supporting maintenance, backups, access controls, and performance optimization.
Design security policies, programs, or practices concerning asset protection, alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
Coordinate meetings with stakeholders and vendors to discuss security strategies, review audits, and plan security reviews and improvements.
Develop and maintain security policies and procedures for a secure and resilient IT infrastructure.
Develop and lead employee security awareness training on security best practices and recognizing and preventing threats.
Participate in planning and executing disaster recovery and business continuity plans to protect the availability and integrity of critical systems and databases during a cyber incident.