Cybersecurity Analyst II

Overview

Individual is tasked with advanced (senior-level) security of the information contained within the County’s network infrastructure and related systems and peripherals. Responsible for analyzing and safeguarding security controls for all systems. Ensures timely responses and management of any cyber incident to minimize risk exposure and production down time.

• Oversees the development of operating procedures for anti-virus, Active Directory, Domain Name Services, Security, Update server and DMZ technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and innovative systems administration techniques.
• Designs, plans, documents, and implements group policies for an enterprise environment.
• Documents and thoroughly understands the application architecture and system configuration across platforms, interface with various systems, and use this knowledge effectively to resolve issues.
• Conducts incident response activities, including advanced investigation to investigate potential security incidents.
• Safely acquires and preserves the integrity of cyber security data required for incident analysis to help determine the technical/operational impact, root cause(s), scope and nature of the incident.
• Analyzes and correlates incident data to develop a preliminary root cause and corresponding remediation strategy.
• Evaluates target systems to analyze results of scans, identify, and recommend resolutions.
• incident response playbooks to follow established and repeatable processes for triaging and containment of an incident.
• Investigates and resolves cyber security incidents.
• Routinely develops and updates incident response to activities align with best practices, minimize gaps in response and provide comprehensive mitigation of threats.

Associates Degree in Information Technology related field. Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education. Two (2) years’ experience in the Cyber Security field. Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license. Good understanding and knowledge of computer systems is required. Experience in data security standards as it relates to user accounts and access.

Comprehensive knowledge of databases, scripts and queries. Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and have experience working in large