Cybersecurity Analyst II

Salary: $50,179.00 Annually

Location : Edinburg, TX

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-02263

Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Opening Date: 05/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Work Hours:: 8AM - 5PM

Status:: External Advertisement

Open Positions:: 01

Grade:: 12

Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: This position will participate in providing on-call service to the Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County. Please attach resume with application.

General Description

Individual is tasked with advanced (senior-level) security of the information contained within the County's network infrastructure and related systems and peripherals. Responsible for analyzing and safeguarding security controls for all systems.

Examples of Work Performed

Ensures timely responses and management of any cyber incident to minimize risk exposure and production down time.

Oversees the development of operating procedures for anti-virus, Active Directory, DomainName Services, Security, Update server and DMZ technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and innovative systems administration techniques. Designs, plans, documents, and implements group policies for an enterprise environment.

Documents and thoroughly understands the application architecture and system configuration across platforms, interface with various systems, and use this knowledge effectively to resolve issues.

Conducts incident response activities, including advanced investigation to investigate potential security incidents.

Safely acquires and preserves the integrity of cyber security data required for incident analysis to help determine the technical/operational impact, root cause(s), scope and nature of the incident.

Analyzes and correlates incident data to develop a preliminary root cause and corresponding remediation strategy.

Evaluates target systems to analyze results of scans, identify, and recommend resolutions.

Utilizes incident response playbooks to follow established and repeatable processes for triaging and containment of an incident.

Investigates and resolve cyber security incidents.

Routinely develops and updates incident response to activities align with best practices, minimize gaps in response and provide comprehensive mitigation of threats.

Provides timely, comprehensive, and accurate information to IT Director in both written and verbal communications.

Designs firewalls, monitor use of data files, and regulate access to safeguard information and protect the network.

Stays up to date on current virus reports and protecting networks from viruses.

Installs and runs protective software, such as data encryption programs and firewalls.

Maintains accurate computer inventory and location of all computer software and hardware including peripherals; Task includes installing and de-installing systems and maintaining accurate software licensing and information.

Works with the Network Administrator to coordinate software and hardware inventory for the County.

Assembles hardware and/or software components, performs hardware/software integration to provide a stand-alone computer system, and ensures it is operating as it is designed and operates properly.

Configures and installs PCs and related software and set up and configure network connections to file servers, application servers and the Internet.

Coordinates deliveries and installation of equipment to user installations and performs tests to ensure the system is operating properly, de-installs equipment and provides replacement system as required.

Works with vendors to resolve non-functioning equipment problems arranging for replacements and/or exchanges.

Supervises and trains co-workers and assistants on daily duties and during projects.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Associates Degree in Information Technology related field.

Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education. Two (2) years' experience in the Cyber Security field.Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Certification in one or more of the following preferred:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

CompTIA Security+

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good understanding and knowledge of computer systems is required.

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatically form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Experience in data security standards as it relates to user accounts and access.

Comprehensive knowledge of databases, scripts and queries.

Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and have experience working in large enterprise operational environments.

Responsible for the ongoing maintenance, security, and procedural models.

Requires the ability to research and comprehend emerging security threats.

Knowledge in IT fundamentals such as web applications, and system administration.

Requires the ability to develop and implement plans and procedures and maintain up-to-date security policies, standards, guidelines, and baselines.

Requires the ability to communicate and interact within the Technology Services team and with other county departments.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team, good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to solve problems quickly and completely and coordinate activities simultaneously.

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Do you have an Associate's Degree or higher in an Information Technology related field?

Yes

No

02

Do you have two (2) years' experience in the Cyber Security field?

Yes

No

03

How many years of experience do you have in this field?

04

Do you possess any IT certifications in one or more of the following or equivalent? If so, please list the certifications you may have from the list below or any other IT certifications not listed. • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)• CompTIA Security+• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

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