Security Specialist Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Security Specialist MSI New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time $65,000 – $72,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer science Computer Science 5 years Encryption Information Systems Mid-level Microsoft Office Information security Master’s degree Firewall Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Computer Programming Computer skills Master of Business Administration Communication skills

Teaching Full Job Description Job Summary:

The Information Security Analyst will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security protocols for the protection of the organization’s computer networks and information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Collaborates with users to discuss computer data access needs, to identify security threats and violations, and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes. Leading efforts to counter security breaches and anticipating and reducing the likelihood of future security alerts, incidents, and disasters. Defining, planning, implementing, maintaining, and upgrading security measures, policies, and controls. Writing reports and providing insights on the efficacy of the current security policies, incident responses, disaster recovery plans, and other security-related information. Uses data encryption, firewalls, and other appropriate security tools and applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information. Develops and implements plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure; adheres to emergency data processing needs. Reviews violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not recur. Monitors and restricts access to sensitive, confidential, or other high-security data. Modifies security files and applications as able and necessary to provide specialized access, allow new software to be installed or integrated, or correct errors. Conducting vulnerability testing and risk analyses to assess security and performing internal and external security audits. Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness. Determines when to update virus protection systems by monitoring current reports of computer viruses; facilitates or performs needed updates. Analyzing security breaches to identify the cause and to update incidence responses and disaster recovery plans. Verifying and coordinating security plans with outside vendors. Creating procedures for IT employees and training them in security awareness. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills. Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools. Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, encryption, and password protection and authentication. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Organized with attention to detail. Experience with governmental operations is preferred.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Programming, or a related field required; M.B.A. in Information Systems preferred. At least three years of experience in computer systems with some specialization in computer security highly preferred. Advanced training certifications may be advantageous. The ability to work in a high-stress environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, and teaching skills. Good anticipation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The ability to remain current on the latest technology and best practices in information security.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 – $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person