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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00