Cybersecurity Analyst Senior

Job Description

  • Job code: 009989
  • Pay grade: H
  • Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Monitors network, and cloud systems for Security Anomalies. Conducts Computer Security briefings, and educational programs. Reviews and approves federal government compliance controls.

Major duties

  • Leads the evaluation and response to day-to-day security alerts generated by various security systems in a timely and effective manner. Leads thorough investigations to identify and assess potential threats and implement appropriate remediation measures.
  • Assists with drafting, updating, and enforcing security policies and procedures, ensuring they align with industry best practices and organizational needs. Monitors compliance and tracks the progress of policy implementation to collaboratively foster a secure environment.
  • Stays informed about the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, technologies, and compliance frameworks advising the organization on their implications and necessary adaptations.
  • Researches and suggests the implementation of new security technologies and solutions.
  • Reviews and leads the implementation of remediation work from both external and internal penetration tests. Creates work orders in the case management system to track anomalies and facilitates timely corrective action.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required experience

  • Five years’ relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of security and privacy regulations.
  • Experience developing security policies and procedures.

Required other

  • Three years' relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in security practices, threat assessment and incident response.
  • Strong proficiency with various security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection software, and SIEM systems.
  • A strong understanding of network concepts and operating and management systems.
  • A strong understanding of security configurations and user access management.

Desired qualifications

Desired education

  • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekend and holiday on call duty.

Desired other

  • Relevant industry certification.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2024-12-11

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.