Applied Digital Inc Hiring for IT Security Analyst Job at Dallas, TX Full Time

Job Summary

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor’s Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate – awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge/experience with SAN implementations (iSCSI, Fiber Channel).

• Knowledge/experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks.

• Advanced Network Certifications such as CCNA required.

• Experience with Configuration Management systems and virtual lab / testing tools.

• 2+ years of relevant experience directly related to network engineering design.

• Current CCNA certification and/or comparable skillset in a Cisco networking environment.

• Experience with Cisco LAN implementation, diagnostics, performance, and management.

• Cognizant of network topologies as well as understand necessary configuration details.

• Proficiency with common network protocols and services including TCP, IP, VLAN, VPN, DNS, ACL, and general routing.

• Knowledge/experience with WAN implementations.

• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.

• Strong troubleshooting and knowledge of the OSI model.

• Awareness and general understanding of how consumer applications work over the internet (e.g., Browser, Voice/Video calls, Social Networks, Streaming etc.).

• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication.

• Passionate about Computer Networking, Information Technology and Computer Science.

• Familiarity within SNMP, Ansible Python, REST APIs, and Automation.

• Comfortable with Data Analysis, creating visualizations such as graphs and heat maps.

• Experienced in large scale production network deployments.

Primary Job Duties

• Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
• Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
• Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
• Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
• Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
• Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
• Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
• Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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