IT Cybersecurity Technician

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII•Houston, TX

About The Position

This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect company data and systems. Key responsibilities include safeguarding files, managing security software, encrypting data, implementing access controls, and conducting risk assessments. The technician will also play a role in educating employees on security protocols and maintaining backup systems. Additionally, the position may involve aspects of computer forensics and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to meet ISO27001 standards.

Requirements

Ability to proficiently analyze and document customer requirements and processes of varying complexity.
Must be self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and contribute to a team
Must demonstrate knowledge of core security concepts and enthusiasm for defending the firm from adversaries.
Strong written, verbal, and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate how analysis, requirements, strategy, and delivery work together to produce desired deliverables to technical/non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

2+ years of overall experience in IT or as a business liaison for IT is preferred, and experience as a cybersecurity analyst or cybersecurity engineer is ideal.
College experience surrounding IT Security concepts is a plus.
Prefer an understanding of IT system monitoring mechanisms, tools, and concepts, particularly in IT Security.

Responsibilities

Develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
Choose, implement, monitor, and upgrade computer anti-virus and malware protection systems.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmission.
Implement password authentication to keep unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data files.
Modify security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, and change user access status.
Perform risk assessments and tests on running data processing activities and security measures.
Educate workers about computer security and promote security awareness and security protocols.
Keep accurate and current backup files of all important data on the shared corporate network.
IT security pros who specialize in computer forensics gather evidence for prosecuting cybercrimes.
Computer forensics specialists can set up & operate an investigator’s lab and process computer crime scenes.
Manage and maintain ISMS to meet ISO27001 standards.