Infrastructure Administrator-2-Security Analyst

We are looking for a Security Analyst 2 with at least three - five years of experience working to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protecting systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. As a Security Analyst 2, you will be a key participant in a layered security model using multiple security products and practices to protect the organization against a vast spectrum of cyber and physical threats. Perform daily security tasks related to monitoring, detection, and remediation of security risks and security events. In this role you will respond to information security-related questions and inquiries using established information security tools and procedures and administer information security controls using software and vendor security systems. Your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, manage, document, and support strategies related to Great Lakes Water Authority’s (GLWA) security infrastructure components including firewalls, intrusion prevention, endpoint protection, encryption, and alerting. To be a successful candidate, you must have a working knowledge of network routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection. Job Responsibilities include working with endpoint detection and response (EDR), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), firewalls, Active Directory (AD), vulnerability assessment tools and other security tools found in large network environments; experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions; creating and tracking security investigations to resolution; composing security alert notifications and other communications; advising incident responders in the steps to take to investigate and resolve computer security incidents; staying up to date with current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures; participating in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities; developing and implementing security policies and procedures; provisioning, installing/configuring, operating, and maintaining IT security infrastructure including firewalls, intrusion prevention, vulnerability scanning, encryption, and alerting; consulting, coordinating, and communicating with business units and IT staff; security planning and management, data management, systems maintenance, and performance management; participating in technical research and development; administering, maintaining, and supporting GLWA's security infrastructure; reviewing all technical network and system designs to ensure compliance with business and technical requirements and GLWA standards; following security and safety policies and procedures; planning, directing, and leading employees, contractors, and consultants as assigned; performing other essential duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education; minimum of three (3) years of experience as a significant contributor on complex projects; ability to acquire and maintain a vendor specific technology “professional”, “expert” or “master” level certification (e.g. Security +, CISSP, CEH, CISM) within two (2) years; valid driver’s license. Applicants must upload a copy of their college transcript or diploma with their resume.