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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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00