Cyber security Analyst

Primary Responsibilities:

- Travel daily to regionally designated municipal offices to work directly with election clerks and IT resources
- Provide technical support for numerous standalone and network systems
- Monitor networks and systems for security issues using various security tools
- Perform vulnerability assessments, analyze results, and assist with the remediation as necessary
- Conduct regular audits to ensure authorized systems are operating securely and are in compliance with security policies and procedures
- Monitor access to all information systems and report on compliance with established policies and procedures.

- Technical Qualifications:

Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology or technical discipline and at least 4 years IT experience with a minimum of 2 years Cyber Security Information experience completion or working on a professional certification is a plus:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- CEH Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CISM Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- ISSAP Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
- Experience with Windows OS Windows Server, Windows Domains, Active Directory, and GPO's
- Understanding of NIST SP 800-61
- Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, proxies, accelerators, and wireless technologies
- Experience in threat management and assessment as it relates to physical security
- Experience with corporate security risk assessment, analysis, and mitigating controls

Personal Attributes:
- Must have valid Massachusetts driver's license, and reliable personal vehicle for regional transportation
- Ability to attend weekly meetings in Worcester or Boston
- Ability to work remotely as needed between municipal location visits
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Highly self-motivated and self-directed, with keen attention to detail Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Uses problem solving techniques such as root cause analysis to resolve issues
- Ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to explain network and security concepts to both fellow technical staff, and to non-technical staff
- Comfortable with presenting policies and training on security best practices Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrates an interest in working hard in a fast-paced environment, enjoys challenges, and has fun while doing it
- Collaborates and assumes a technical leadership role when required