INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ANALYST

$57,755 - $92,120/Yr

State of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Little Rock, AR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Information Systems Security Analyst is responsible for regulating access to computer data files and preventing unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information. The position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Responsibilities

• Implements intrusion detection and avoidance measures, such as logging, firewalling, activity monitors, virus scanners, or other intrusion detection methods.
• Reviews logging information for assigned systems and devices for abnormal or irregular use characteristic of unauthorized access or denial service.
• Assists users in the detection and recovery from security intrusions on their computer systems.
• Performs security audits on portions of the network as directed by the Associate Director of Computing Services.
• Contacts appropriate personnel in the event of a security intrusion or policy violation.
• Contacts users with audit information and assists with techniques to eliminate or minimize vulnerabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Two years of experience in computer operations, data applications, systems analysis, or database management.
• Knowledge of communications' protocols and standards related to security.
• Knowledge of information protection methodologies and concepts.
• Knowledge of server administration as applied to network and internet security.
• Knowledge of information protection standards, guidelines, and applied procedures.
• Ability to identify potential security breaches and implement counter measures.
• Ability to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization and to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality of such data and information.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.