Data Security Analyst II

AAFES

$80K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in IT security management and systems maintenance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field preferred.
  • Certifications such as A+, NETWORK+, SSCP, GSEC, SECURITY+, and CISSP are preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with Active Directory, AIX, Linux security, and network security solutions.
  • Proven ability to articulate security concerns within a business context.

Responsibilities

  • Manage user account provisioning and network access controls.
  • Develop and implement remediation plans for identified security issues.
  • Research, evaluate, and integrate security solutions.
  • Implement and maintain security applications and controls.
  • Conduct security forensics and investigations as needed.

Benefits

  • Onsite work required at HQ in Dallas, Texas.
  • No remote or telework options available due to a Presidential Memorandum.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on cybersecurity projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Applies expert knowledge of the Exchange IT security management program to ensure the information technology infrastructure, including the assets themselves, the network, and company data are protected from both intentional and inadvertent access and destruction. The tasks associated with this support may include, but are not limited to, implementing security controls to mitigate threats from both internal and external sources, interfacing with the user community to understand their security needs, implementing procedures to accommodate business requirements. Ensures that the user community understands and adheres to the necessary procedures to maintain security. Ensures data and systems integrity, confidentiality, and availability by administering appropriate security controls set by Exchange IT security program, IT architecture, compliance requirements, policies and procedures. Conducts accurate evaluations of the level of security required. Must be able to weigh business needs against security concerns and articulate issues to management. Monitors and tunes the IT security networks and servers to achieve optimum performance. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures and documentation, provides project leadership for the planning and execution of major security projects. Defines disaster recovery requirements and plans and delivers a disaster recovery solution for the security networks and servers. Coordinates with business units, the project management office (PMO), outside entities and it staff to confirm compliance and risk mitigation has been met. Serves as second level support by identifying, evaluating, and troubleshooting non-routine events and incidents with security networks and servers. Responds to telephone calls and email requests for the security networks and servers management processes. Safeguards physical access to Exchange restricted data, processes and services.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

  • Work - Onsite (HQ - Dallas, Texas)
  • Remote/Telework not authorized per Presidential Memorandum "Return to In Person Work"
Technical (Preferred/Required Skills/Systems):
  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY - Preferred
  • AIX & LINUX SECURITY - Preferred
  • ENCRYPTION & KEY MANAGEMENT - Preferred
  • NETWORK SECURITY - Preferred
  • REMOTE ACCESS ADMINISTRATION - Preferred
  • SERVER ADMINISTRATION - Preferred
  • TSS/MAINFRAME SECURITY - Preferred
  • WIRELESS SECURITY - Preferred
Additional Qualifications -
  • Splunk or other SIEM experience
  • Windows server administration
  • Linux


Job Qualifications

Five years of experience in maintaining computer systems identifying, reporting, and resolving security violations.

Or

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in maintaining computer systems identifying, reporting, and resolving security violations.

One or more of the following certifications is preferred:
A+, NETWORK+, SSCP, GSEC, SECURITY+, SCNP, CISA, CISSP, GSE, SCNA

Required technical skills may vary as requested by the supervisor depending on specific requirements of the position being filled.

Degree (one of):
  • BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred

  • Major/Minor (one of):
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Preferred


  • Major Duties

    Manages provisioning to user accounts and network access.
    Develops and implements remediation as it relates to findings found in monitoring/logging of IT systems and reports on IT related security incidents, violations & anomalies.
    Researches, evaluates and implements security solutions.
    Implements/maintains security applications.
    Conducts forensics and investigations.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Work Challenges

    Changing Security Threats Awareness
    24x7 work environment supporting Exchange operations, which requires either shift work, on call, and/or after hours project work and may include holidays, and weekends
    IT environment is constantly changing demanding quick solutions and evolving skills
    IT position located at HQ
    IT position - there may be some TDY associated with this IT work

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