Security Analyst

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 10 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Network Security Engineer
Architecture
cybersecurity
information security analysis
risk assessments
audits
controls
Enterprise Architecture
IT Security
Information Security
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution
Cyber Security
Decision-making
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Engineering
Problem Solving
Publications
Risk Assessment
Risk Management
Security Architecture
Management Information Systems
Network Security
Presentations
Privacy
Dependability
Information Systems
Information Technology
Management
Network
Acquisition
Analytical Skill
Articulate
Auditing
System Security
Threat Analysis
Authentication
Cloud Architecture
Security Controls
Software Security
Supervision
Vulnerability Assessment

Job Details

Job ID: TX-5405626NSE3

Remote/Local Govt Security Analyst/Architect (15+) with risk/threat assessments/audit, network security, cloud experience

Location: Austin, TX (TWC)
Duration: 10 Months
Position: 1 (2)

Skills:
8+ Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in cybersecurity, information technology security, computer engineering, computer information systems, computer science, management information systems or a related field. Full-time qualifying work experience may be substituted for each year of the required education (one year = 30 semester hours).
8+ Experience in cybersecurity analysis, or information security analysis.
8+ Experience in security and/or enterprise architecture development, implementation, and management.
8+ Experience in conducting security risk assessments and/or audits of policies, standards, procedures, and technical environments within state and federal statutes, regulations, and standards relating to information security and computer crime.
8+ Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical issues to all levels.
8+ Strong consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
8+ Skills in translating operational requirements into protection needs (i.e., security controls) and to apply cyber security and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation.)
8+ Skill in determining how a security system should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes.
8+ Skills in applying network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth); to identify critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology that were designed without system security considerations.

Preferred:
8+ Being self-motivated, proactive, working independently, and effectively managing your time.

Scope/Description of Services
The Worker(s) will provide the following services: Perform advanced (senior level) cybersecurity analysis work essential for TWC Information Technology (IT) to fulfill its mission of service to people who live in Texas. Work involves protecting cybersecurity cloud assets and delivering cybersecurity threat assessment, cyber intelligence, software security, and vulnerability assessment services. Collaborate with mixed-matrixed or multi-discipline teams across the agency in cybersecurity-related decision-making, providing guidance and oversight in the implementation of improvements. Develop/integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements or requirements for the processing of multiple classification levels of data. Document and address organization s information security, cybersecurity cloud architecture, and systems security engineering requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle. Ensure that acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization s cybersecurity cloud architecture guidelines. Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders by performing security reviews, identifying gaps in security architecture, and developing security risk management plans and system security plans. Evaluate cloud security architectures and designs to determine the adequacy of security design and architecture proposed or provided in response to requirements contained in acquisition documents. Monitor IT security related websites, newsgroups, organizations and publications. Determine the protection needs (i.e., security controls) for the information system(s) and network(s) and document them appropriately. Work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work may involve occasional travel to other locations/work sites to perform TWC services. After hours support may be required to respond to security incidents. Perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations.

 

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