Cyber Security Analyst III

Req ID: 439469 

 

BASIC PURPOSE: The Cyber Security Analyst III - SecGRC provides leadership, advice, and expertise to IT staff and other departments related to Information Security issues. The Analyst III represents Information Security interests in projects internal and external to the department, performs risk and vulnerability assessments of new and existing applications and platforms, directs security-related data governance tasks, ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, creates policy and process documentation, and otherwise contributes to the development and maintenance of a sound Information Security program. The Analyst III mentors less-experienced Information Security staff and may direct the activity of other SecGRC team members. The Cyber Security Analyst III - SecGRC reports to the Supervisor of Information Security - SecGRC.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads Information Security projects, including defining objectives, scope, and tasks
• Represents the Information Security team in projects internal and external to the department
• Defines and performs project-related tasks
• Leads Information Security risk and vulnerability assessment processes
• Counsels teams on the management of residual risk based on product, platform, or system design
• Researches the internal and external threat landscape, conducts vulnerability analysis on emerging risks to the organization, and recommends remediation activities to management and other teams
• Drafts and maintains risk and vulnerability assessment documentation
• Leads risk and vulnerability remediation efforts
• Leads data governance tasks
• Leads regulatory compliance tasks, processes, and audit functions (PCI, Data Privacy Law, HIPAA, etc.)
• Drafts and maintains compliance-related documentation
• Drafts and maintains Information Security policy, process, and procedure documentation
• Drafts and maintains Information Technology policy, process, and procedure documentation applicable to the broader Love’s IT infrastructure
• Produces as-is and to-be process flows depicting process efficiencies and improvements
• Drafts and maintains security awareness training content and material for distribution across multiple delivery methods, including but not limited to computer-based training (CBT), e-mail, SharePoint sites, and live training
• Administers Information Security applications and platforms
• Works with third-party support and security equipment vendors
• Participates in the Computer Incident Response Team, as needed, typically focusing on lessons learned and post-event improvement
• Mentors SecGRC team members in sound information security processes to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and available of Love’s information technology assets
• Other duties assigned as needed

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or a related discipline preferred

• • ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), or other advanced security / compliance / IT generalist certification preferred
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Information Security role is preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Information Security principles and practices to include, but not limited to, the following areas: Security Architecture, Risk and Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform Security, Network-Based Security, Host-Based Security, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Malware Prevention required
  • Experience or knowledge in cloud-based security architecture is preferred
  • General IT experience (System Admin, Network Admin, etc.) preferred
  • Knowledge and understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies is a plus
  • Knowledge and understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is a plus

 

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Extensive knowledge of information security best practices
  • Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
  • Ability to conduct research into issues and products as required
  • Ability to prioritize/execute tasks and make sound decisions in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment
  • Comfortable acting independently and making best-judgment decisions with limited information
  • Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
  • Ab