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Cyber Security Analysis

The Cyber Information Assurance Analyst proactively evaluates the system and network enterprise environments of University units and uses technical knowledge and analytical skill to determine the optimum mix of technology, policy, procedures, and education to implement effective cyber security programs and strategies; determines security controls, configurations, procedures, and policies based off industrial standards, best practices, University, federal, and state regulations, and contractual requirements; establishes and manages program control processes and compliance assessments to determine deviations from acceptable configurations, policy, or standards; assists with the identification and mitigation of risk posed to the confidentially, integrity, and availability of information systems.

• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for system, network, and application design, implementation, and operation of departmental systems
• Conduct vulnerability assessments of departmental systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or policies
• Monitor the corrective actions of departmental system audits; draft documentation of Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for review
• Meet with stakeholders regularly to assess needs and requirements at a departmental level
• Obtain certification and accreditation for departmental systems through the creation of process documentation support; may assist with unit or University wide process documentation
• Establish program control processes to ensure risk mitigation
• Perform periodic audits of systems
• Implement required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
• Develop requirements and procedures for forensic preservation
• Research and stay current on industry best practices

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00