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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Jr. Security Analyst
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2006-06-18
GTA has some challenging and exciting opportunities for Information Security
Specialists.
We are looking for high-energy contributors who would like to get involved with
new architecture and technology.
To be considered, you should be willing to work on a large variety of technical
challenges while continuing to learn new technology. You must be an
accomplished individual with outstanding communication skills who can work in a
diverse environment.
These positions offer mentoring and growth opportunities across the full
spectrum of information security domains. You will be helping agencies
throughout state government improve their security practices and may have the
opportunity to work with the multi-state Information Sharing and Analysis
Center (ISAC) as well as the Department of Homeland Security. You may be able
to telecommute on a regular basis, with no travel required.
These positions will report to the Chief Information Security Officer.
Major responsibilities:
• Learn and apply information technology (IT) security standards, best
practices, architecture, and systems to ensure the information systems security
of the operation across the enterprise.
• Learn and propose improvements to information security policies,
procedures, standards, and strategies.
• Review the procedures for analyzing logs and monitoring information
systems activity for possible intrusions and attacks.
• Run security analysis reports using commercial tools or custom scripts.
• Help investigate information security issues.
• Assist with security administration issues, such as access control and
password maintenance.
• Research current trends and developments in information security.
About Georgia Technology Authority:
GTA's purpose is to deliver secure, reliable technology services and solutions,
and provide guidance and oversight that lead to sound decisions for Georgia
government.
Some of GTA's specific responsibilities are to:
• Establish the enterprise architecture for the state
• Establish policies & standards derived from the enterprise architecture
for technology and security
• Operate the state's data center & telecommunications network
• Develop & manage the state's portal to provide government information &
services
• Promote interoperability of systems through the portal, project
management & procurement oversight
• Coordinate the purchase of technology resources
• Oversee IT projects to prevent waste and delay
For more information, visit http://gta.georgia.gov
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum Qualifications:
We are looking for two candidates meeting the following minimum qualifications:
• One year of information security experience relating to the development
and delivery of security standards, forensics, policy setting, penetration
testing, compliance verification, risk assessment and mitigation, vulnerability
scanning, controls, intrusion prevention/detection, and/or anomalous behavior
systems
• Two years of experience in an IT environment
• Two years of experience may be substituted by an associate’s degree
in computer science, IS, IT, or related field. Three years of experience may be
substituted by a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IS, IT or a
related field.
We are looking for two additional candidates meeting the following minimum
qualifications:
• Two years of information security experience relating to the development
and delivery of security standards, forensics, policy setting, penetration
testing, compliance verification, risk assessment and mitigation, vulnerability
scanning, controls, intrusion prevention/detection, and/or anomalous behavior
systems
• Two years of experience in an IT environment
• Two years of experience may be substituted by an associate’s degree
in computer science, IS, IT, or related field. Three years of experience may be
substituted by a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IS, IT or a
related field.
Required Personal Characteristics:
• Ability to build cross-functional teams and alliances.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and encourage
cooperation across organizational lines.
• Strong communication skills; excellent listening skills.
• Desire to gain knowledge through formal and informal education or
training.
• Trustworthy and ethical
• Customer-focused
• Goal oriented
• Excellent analytical skills; a problem-solver
Preferred Qualifications:
• Work experience or training in:
o Software development
o Policy development
o Working with people in an advisory role
o A variety of IT platforms and environments
o Microsoft Office Suite
• Security related certifications including: CISA, CCSE, CCSP, GSE, MCSE:
Security, Security+, CISSP
CONTACT
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Please send resume to RMRecruiter@gta.ga.gov and reference code RM06036.
No travel or relocation assistance is available for this position. Candidates
located outside the metropolitan Atlanta area who are willing to relocate on
their own will be considered.
Please visit GTA's web site for further information on GTA, GTA job
opportunities and resume submission tips
http://gta.georgia.gov/02/gta/home/0,2238,1070969,00.html)
GTA, State of Georgia
Robin McDonald
RMRecruiter@gta.ga.gov
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