Job Summary

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience
• 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
• Higher Education experience preferred

Licensing & Certification
• Valid Texas Driver License
• CISSP, CEH, CCSP, or GSEC certification preferred.

Special Skills
• 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

Competencies
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.