About the role
Responsibilities
* Develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. * Choose, implement, monitor, and upgrade computer anti-virus and malware protection systems. * Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmission. * Implement password authentication to keep unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data files. * Modify security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, and change user access status. * Perform risk assessments and tests on running data processing activities and security measures. * Educate workers about computer security and promote security awareness and security protocols. * Keep accurate and current backup files of all important data on the shared corporate network. * IT security pros who specialize in computer forensics gather evidence for prosecuting cybercrimes. * Computer forensics specialists can set up & operate an investigator’s lab and process computer crime scenes. * Manage and maintain ISMS to meet ISO27001 standards.
Skills/Qualifications:
* 2+ years of overall experience in IT or as a business liaison for IT is preferred, and experience as a cybersecurity analyst or cybersecurity engineer is ideal. College experience surrounding IT Security concepts is a plus. * Ability to proficiently analyze and document customer requirements and processes of varying complexity. * Must be self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and contribute to a team * Prefer an understanding of IT system monitoring mechanisms, tools, and concepts, particularly in IT Security. * Must demonstrate knowledge of core security concepts and enthusiasm for defending the firm from adversaries. * Strong written, verbal, and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate how analysis, requirements, strategy, and delivery work together to produce desired deliverables to technical/non-technical stakeholders
Educational Requirements:
* Associate degree in a business or IT-related area, IT Security-related classes a plus, BS in Computer Science a plus. * Any technical certifications are a plus.