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IT and Engineering > Data Security Analyst

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Short Description:

A Data Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding an organization’s data by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities. Their duties include monitoring networks for potential threats, implementing security protocols, conducting risk assessments, and responding to data breaches or cyber incidents. Data Security Analysts also work to ensure compliance with security regulations and best practices, providing recommendations for enhancing data protection. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of security technologies, and the ability to stay updated on evolving threats are essential for success in this role, as Data Security Analysts play a crucial part in protecting sensitive information and maintaining organizational security.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Participating in strategy and design discussions and contributing to the future design of the Foundations control stack.
  • Implements new security controls and integrates them within the existing control stack.
  • Enhancing control stack components by developing, configuring, and implementing new features, functions, and use cases.
  • Product manager for a subset of security controls.
  • Operating and maintaining tools within the control stack by applying patches, updates, and upgrades.
  • Troubleshooting and resolution of problems associated with security controls that affect the business or security objectives.
  • Research security tools, emerging threats, and active incidents and provides reports.
  • Member of Incident Response team responsible for investigating/resolving information security events.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Experience: 6+ years of working experience in Information Security.
  • Education: BS Degree or equivalent experience; MS preferred in Information Technology.
  • Coding skills: Recent experience with writing code, scripts, or applications.
  • Miscellaneous: Demonstrated ability to implement security controls and projects. A data-driven approach to drive improvements to the program.
  • Certifications: in one or more of the following areas: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, OSCP.

Job Zones

  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to qualify.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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