Security Analyst - Denton, United States - Denton County, TX

Description

Salary :
$70, $81,970.00 Annually


Location :
Denton, TX


Job Type:
Full-Time Exempt

Job Number:

24-032


Department:
Technology Services Information Security

Opening Date:

01/22/2024


Closing Date:
Continuous

Description

The Security Analyst is responsible for ensuring the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the county's IT infrastructure and sensitive data.

The position is responsible for analyzing information, monitoring, and detecting security events and incidents to stop threats from damaging information systems and networks.

This position is responsible for supporting compliance with CJIS, HIPAA, PCI, and other applicable security requirements and regulations. The position analyzes and helps resolve newly discovered security vulnerabilities and/or alerts. The position interacts with all IT functions to assure compliance and adherence to security policies and best practices. The Security Analyst also acts as a liaison for managed services, as needed.

The Security Analyst is required to provide excellent customer service, resolve problems in a timely manner, communicate effectively, and be a positive contributor to the Denton County Technology Services Team.

Examples of Duties

Reviews security alerts and takes steps to remediate the alert to protect information systems and networks against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.

Reviews vulnerabilities and software patches. Leads the vulnerability management program and works with department teams to ensure the success of the vulnerability management program. Tracks action items from related meetings.

Monitors file, network, and security access and examines network, server, and application logs to determine trends and identify security incidents.

Monitors technology throughout the county for adherence to security best practices to achieve a greater overall security posture.

Maintains various data repositories related to security configurations, incidents, and security trends.

Plans, implements, and upgrades security measures and controls. Ensures permissions are based on least privilege.

Conducts internal and external security audits, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis.

Analyzes security alerts and breaches to determine their root cause.

Manages network, intrusion detection, and prevention systems.

Recommends and installs appropriate tools and countermeasures.

Works with third-party vendors to verify their security posture and compliance with county security requirements.

Coordinates incident response activities during a security incident. Tracks action items from related meetings.

Follows county policies and best practices related to information security; exercises good judgment to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Denton County computer systems and electronic records; supports compliance with CJIS, HIPAA, and other information security regulations.

Displays and reflects the culture, mission, vision, values, and direction of the department.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in related field and a minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Position may require various computer or technical related certifications.

Possession of a valid driver's license required. Must obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment.

Must not have any Class B misdemeanor or higher convictions or deferred adjudications.

Certification in one or more of the following preferred:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Penetration Tester (CWAPT) CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Network+ Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.

These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

The County also provides retirement benefits.

Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation).

In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

Family Medical Leave:

Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.

The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care

to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition

for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

01

Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting.

Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.


COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions.

I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application.

I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination.

I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application.

Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications.

Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.

02

Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:

No High School Diploma or GED
General Equivalency Diploma
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Juris Doctorate

PHD
Medical Doctor

03

How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university?This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.

No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours
15-29 Credit Hours
30-44 Credit Hours
45-59 Credit Hours
60-89 Credit Hours
90-119 Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
390 Credit Hours or more

04

I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted.

Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.

05

Please select the years of full-time experience you have working in Information Technology:


NOTE:
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED

NOTE:
Less Than 6 Months
At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year
1 Year
At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
5 Years
6 Years
7 Years
8 Years
9 Years
10 Years
11 Years
12 Years
13 Years
14 Years
15 Years

06

Which, if any, of the following technology certification(s) do you have (check all that apply)?

All certifications must be current.


NOTE:

YOU MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IN THE "CERTIFICATES and LICENSES" FIELD OR RISK DISQUALIFICATION.

You must provide documentation of any certification(s) indicated below if an employment opportunity is offered and accepted.)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Penetration Tester (CWAPT)
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Network+
Certified Ethical Hacker
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
No Certifications

07

Please list any other IT certifications you may have:

08

Please describe, in detail, your experience and proficiency in developing and maintaining information security policies and standards.

09

Please describe, in detail, your experience and proficiency in monitoring environments for compliance with CJIS, HIPAA, PCI, and other applicable security requirements and regulations.

10

Please describe, in detail, your experience and proficiency in managing security incidents and threats.

11

Please describe, in detail, your experience and proficiency in network security products such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, antivirus, antimalware, antispam software, and log monitoring.

12

Please describe, in detail, your experience performing vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.

13

Please describe, in detail, your experience in supporting security initiatives related to Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Windows Server, VMware, and storage area networks.

14

Have you been convicted or received deferred adjudication of a Class B Misdemeanor within the past ten years?

Yes
No

15

Have you been convicted or received deferred adjudication of a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony?

Yes
No

16

Do you currently have an open arrest for any criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony)?

Yes
No

17

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Yes
No

18

Where did you hear about this position?

Denton Record Chronicle

Indeed
Craigslist
Facebook
Other

19

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position.

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Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview.

Please see the acknowledgment below.
Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can delay the processing of your application.

By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting.

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INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please enter N/A.

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I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment.

I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period.

I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation to include:
contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches and verification of credentials.

Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.

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