Information Security Analyst​/Cyber Security Analyst​/Security Analyst

Job Title:
Information Security Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst/Security Analyst
Location:
Chicago, IL-Hybrid onsite
Duration:
Long Term

• Information Security Analyst that will be responsible for establishing and executing security program directives, security policy development and enforcement.
• Strong experience in information security best practices is required.
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to drive tasks to completion independently, and able to learn new skills on the job as project requirements expand.
• Work with senior management to provide guidance on information security topics, provide recommendations, and publish guidelines and policy.
• Review system and application design to ensure security is in accordance with Board Policy.
• Work with client managers to assist in the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
• Work with system administrators and application developers to secure, monitor and validate their environment's security.
• Establish and execute information security program directives.
• Evaluate technical designs and work with appropriate personnel and vendors to coordinate upgrades and maintenance to the Board's IT infrastructure.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.
• Experience with information security technologies and operational practices in large enterprises.
• 5 years of experience in the information security field.
• 3 years experience in large heterogeneous enterprise level IT organizations.
• 5+ years experience in information technology field.

• Ability to conduct and manage security investigation and forensic analysis for IT security events and incidents.
• Perform vulnerability scans, configure vulnerability scanning hardware and software, and utilize scanning devices to produce audit reports.
• Expert understanding of TCP/IP and how it is used by modern applications and systems.
• Design and manage new and existing security systems.
• Assist technical staff in securing their systems and application environments.
• Assist in the development of new security initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

Information Security, SIEM, Vulnerability, Compliance