Jr. IT Analyst - Cyber Security

Job Description Summary

This is a non-merit, employment-at-will contract position.

The Junior IT Analyst - Cyber Security will support the Commission's Cyber Security Program by supporting daily cyber security operations and monitoring for attacks, intrusions, and unusual, unauthorized, or illegal activity. They will play a crucial role in helping WSSC Water protect its digital assets and mitigate cyber risks.

The Junior IT Analyst, Cyber Security uses data collected from various cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments to mitigate threats.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with Deputy Director, Cyber Security Services and the team; coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts
• Conduct research, analysis, and define correlations across a wide variety of source datasets (indications and warnings)
• Assist in vulnerability assessments, security audits, and the implementation of security controls through report generation, analysis, and outreach to IT stakeholders
• Monitor computer networks and systems for threats and security breaches
• Test systems for potential vulnerabilities
• Assist in report generation, KPIs and monitor changes, as well as reports to stakeholders
• Supports information security awareness through developing training materials, facilitating orientations, and drafting written communications
• Assist in incident response activities
• Attend cyber security webinars, workshops, and training

Other Functions

• Participate in the overall cyber security services program development in identifying, protecting, detecting, responding, and recovering activities
• Perform related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of information security technology, administration, and operating standards
• Ability to quickly learn and operate tools in the technology stack for security
• Knowledge of IT security standards & procedures development
• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN, Active Directory/Azure, Microsoft M365, and security operations platform
• Knowledge of external/internal attack and penetration assessments
• Knowledge of information security industry best practices
• General knowledge of cloud, wireless network, and mobile security
• Basic understanding of network security procedures and troubleshooting various levels of technical data
• Good analytical, problem-solving, process facilitation, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science/ Cyber Security or a related field required (A degree is not required at the time of application but must be obtained by the date of hire)

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years' hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations

Additional Requirements

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