Network and Information Security Analyst

North Colonie Central School District - Latham, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Latham, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Network and Information Security Analyst is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the network infrastructure within the North Colonie Central School District. This role focuses on ensuring network access and security, preventing data loss and network interruptions through proactive measures. The analyst will supervise Network and Systems Technicians and is expected to work during normal business hours, as well as nights and weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain virtual and physical machines, switches, local and wide area networks, firewalls, and filters.
• Manage the installation and maintenance of cabling to maintain necessary connections.
• Monitor cybersecurity alerts from federal, state, and local agencies, promptly assessing and patching vulnerabilities.
• Conduct daily health checks of the network, troubleshooting, identifying, and correcting access and cybersecurity-related issues.
• Collaborate with vendors to configure and troubleshoot routers, circuit problems, and third-party software applications.
• Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), ensuring the safety and security of the network and information.
• Ensure proper connectivity, configuration, and security of all systems on the network.
• Manage the security and policies within the Google Admin console and Active Directory and other related software.
• Ensure network and systems compliance with NIST standards (or other applicable standards).
• Involvement in the development and implementation of cybersecurity awareness training programs for staff to promote a security-conscious culture.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in cyber security, management information systems, computer science, information resources management, information technology, or a closely related field and three (3) years of full-time, paid experience in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of computer systems and networks, with one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• Associate's Degree and five (5) years of full-time, paid experience in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of computer systems and networks, with one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• Solid understanding of NIST standards and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience in incident response and the ability to conduct thorough investigations in the event of a security incident.
• Capability to perform risk assessments and recommend proactive measures to mitigate potential cybersecurity risks.
• Proficiency in managing modern virtual and physical machines, switches, local and wide area networks, firewalls, filters, EDR, SIEMs, SOC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of installation procedures for network components and software.
• Familiarity with LDAP, AD, VPN, RDP, RCE, EDR, MDR, DNS, etc.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve computer systems and network problems.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and end-users.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate records.