Job Description

Job Description:
Essential Job Functions

* Analyzes, recommends, and implements the installation of security software, locks, alarm systems, and other security measures to prevent hackers from infiltrating company information.
* Monitors and analyzes attempted efforts to compromise security protocols. Identifies and investigates activities and conducts and provides analyses regarding results. Escalates issues to higher level associates.
* Monitors and assists in analyzing security systems for routers, switches and firewalls to ensure proper connectivity and configuration.
* Reviews computer logs and messages to identify and report possible violations of security. Coordinates, documents, and reports on internal investigations of security violations.
* Conducts tests to determine degree of stability of existing data security architecture.
* Interacts with customers to understand their security needs; assists in the development and implementation of procedures to accommodate them.
* Writes security status reports to provide system status, report potential and actual security violations and provide procedural recommendations.

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Bachelor's degree in information systems security, computer science, or related field preferred
* Three or more years of experience in information systems security
* Experience working with company software and hardware products
* Experience working with domain structures and digital signatures
* Experience working with operating systems
* Experience working with firewall theory and configuration
* Experience working with security systems and implementation procedures
* Experience working with network software and hardware
* Experience working with computer desktop packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

Other Qualifications

* Communication skills to interact with team members, management, and support personnel
* Analytical and problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of security systems
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Environment

* Office environment
* May require shift work
* May require weekend work