Security Analyst - Varite : Job Details

Onsite Pay Range: $60 - $65 on W2 Position Description: Develops, evaluates, and manages systems security across the enterprise. Areas of concentration include account management, password auditing, network based and Web application-based vulnerability scanning, virus management and intrusion detection. Requires technical expertise in systems administration and security tools, combined with the knowledge of security practices and procedures. Assists in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures (e.g., user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures and use of firewalls and encryption routines). Prepares status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures. Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles, reviews security violation reports and investigates security exceptions, updates, and maintains and documents security controls. Involved in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Provides direct support to the business and IT staff for systems security related issues. Educates users on systems security standards and procedures. Must have broad technical knowledge of network operating systems. Skills Required: Intermediate professional level role. Develop security solutions for medium to high complex assignments. Works on multiple projects as a team member and lead systems-related security components. May coach more junior technical staff. Experience Required: 5+ years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad exposure to infrastructure/network and multi-platform environments. Requires knowledge of security issues, techniques, and implications across all existing computer platforms. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field. Or equivalent work experience. dditional Information: ll candidates must be eligible to transition to merit system staff. The work is 100% on site at the Alabama Department of Workforce. This position is budgeted for a full year but will be renewed every fiscal new year, according to our policy. All candidates should be prepared to discuss prior work in great detail.