IT PROFESSIONAL - SECURITY (CYBER SECURITY ANALYST)
Company: City of Houston
Location: Houston
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Job Description:
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONSJob Classification: IT
Professional -- Security (Cyber Security Analyst) - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - -Posting Number: -28419 - - - - - - - -Division: Cyber
Security - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Reporting
Location: 611 Walker - - - - - - - - - -Workdays & Hours: Monday -
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* *Subject to Change - -***THIS IS NOT
A REMOTE POSITION*** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - -DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDuties,
functions and responsibilities of this position include:
- Supports cyber security initiatives through both predictive and
reactive analysis
- Performs threat and vulnerability assessments and provides
subject matter expertise on appropriate threat mitigation
approaches
- Identifies intrusion activity by leveraging alert data from
multiple sensors and systems and determines priority for
response
- Monitors, evaluates, and assist with the maintenance of
assigned security systems in accordance with industry best
practices to safeguard internal information systems and
databases
- Uses attack signatures and tactics, techniques and procedures
(TTPs) to aid in threat detection and discovery
- Conducts basic malware analysis of attacker tools and
identifies indicators of compromise (IOC)s
- Collaborates with other Cyber Division and IT team members to
develop and implement innovative strategies for monitoring and
preventing attacks
- Conducts research on emerging security threats
- Proposes additional components and techniques that could be
used to proactively detect and prevent malicious activity
- Manage the SOC mailbox, and monitor and analyze the emails for
threats including phishing and malware, and escalates per
procedures
- Participates in the investigations of information security
incidents and may prepare reports on intrusions as required
- Maintains an understanding of the current threats,
vulnerabilities, response and mitigation strategies used to support
cyber security operations
- Logs and records all security incidents to internal ticketing
system
- Collects malware artifacts safely for analysis and incident
investigations
- Examines suspicious emails for malicious content and provide
recommendations on remediation actions
- Performs URL/domain analysis to identify and report any
malicious indicators associated with the resource and evaluates
associated risks
- Provides other services as a key member of the Cyber Division
including but not limited to:
- Information security review and approval of changes to COH
networks, servers and end devices in collaboration with the
Infrastructure Division
- Security sensor policies for IDS/IPS, Firewalls, web security
gateways and logging
- Continuous control monitoring including baseline security
configuration monitoring
- Investigations and forensicsWORKING CONDITIONSThere are no
major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office
environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air
conditions. Significant time spent using computer display,
keyboard, and mouse.Job Requirements:EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTSAssociate's degree in Computer Science, Management and
Information Systems (MIS), Business or a related field. -
System-specific technical certifications may be considered a
substitution for Associate's degree. -Experience in IT security,
infrastructure or applications may be substituted for the education
requirement on a year-for-year basis. -EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSAt
least 18 months of technology experience in IT security, or
supporting security aspects of IT infrastructure or applications
teams. -LICENSE REQUIREMENTSMust be able to pass a criminal
background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security
clearances where required.The candidate must have the following
knowledge, skills and abilities: -
- Knowledgeable of Cyber Kill Chain and Diamond Model of
Intrusion Analysis
- Knowledge of SIEM, IDS, anti-virus/anti-malware and firewall
technologies
- Understanding of networking and TCP/IP
- Experience with a wide variety of operating systems: Windows
Server, Windows 10, Windows 7, Linux etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical and security related
issues
- Experience working in a rapidly changing, high intensity
environment
- Avid, proactive learner and ability to work well in a team
based environment
- Strong interpersonal and writing skills
- Candidate required to obtain Security+ certification during
first year of employment -**Preference shall be given to eligible
veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications
necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the
position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified
candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance
with Executive Order 1-6.**SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS
REQUIREDDepartment may administer skills assessment test. -SAFETY
IMPACT POSITION - - NOIf yes, this position is subject to random
drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an
assignment drug test. -SALARY INFORMATIONFactors used in
determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification.PAY GRADE: 27 -APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online
applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must
be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting
period. Applications must be submitted online at: .To view your
detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile
by visiting: or call (832/393-0204).If you need special services or
accommodations, call (832/393-0204). (TTY 7-1-1)If you need login
assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.Due to the high
volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact
you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment
process.All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test
and are subject to a physical examination and verification of
information provided.EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer -The City of
Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse
workforce and providing a work environment that is free from
discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected
status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an
individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age,
religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information,
veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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