Network and Information Security Analyst

North Colonie Central School District
Latham, NY, US
Full-time

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS :

Network and Information Security Analyst plays a crucial role in the design, installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the network infrastructure.

The primary responsibility is to uphold network access and security by preventing data loss, network interruptions, and related events through proactive measures.

Working under the general direction of the Chief Technology Officer, this position will supervise Network and Systems Technicians and perform duties during normal business hours, nights, and weekends as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :

  • 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.
  • All other duties as assigned by supervisor

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

  • 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.
  • Capable of providing guidance to users on system and network use.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and end-users to convey complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate records.
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

OPEN-COMPETITIVE : EITHER :

A. Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with an 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 of which one (1) year was in a supervisory capacity; OR,

B. Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree and five (5) years of full-time, paid experience in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of computer systems and networks of which one (1) year was in a supervisory capacity.

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