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Lead Cyber Security Analyst (Information Security Analyst III)

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Salary
$77,556.13 - $129,259.94 Annually
Closing date
Mar 4, 2019

Job Details

Works as part of the Information Security Office (ISO) in a team environment to implement and administer cyber security tools and systems that ensure secure enterprise-wide operations performance and resiliency. The position requires the utmost integrity, good judgment and discretion in carrying out duties, and the successful candidate must be of good character and reputation. Responsibilities include:
  • Assesses needs and deploys, administers and provides support for security systems to include host endpoint protection, data loss prevention, network-based intrusion detection and prevention systems, application layer firewalls, vulnerability management and forensics utilities, and other infrastructure deployed and maintained by the ISO.
  • Participates in internal and third-party security assessments and audits that require interaction with agencies to remediate discovered system vulnerabilities; and manages and operates a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system and other security dashboards to monitor, research, and respond to cyber security related events and incidents due to data loss or system breach, malicious code, system configuration, and patch management issues.
  • Directly supports ISO security analysts with incident response activities and requires daily coordination with other Department of Information Technology (DIT) divisions as well as agency information security coordinators and IT analysts; responds to agency inquiries; coordinates ISO activities with external divisions and entities; assists with fulfilling legal preservation and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and other data requests; and acts as general technical and operation advisor on behalf of the ISO.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: possession of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or telecommunications management; plus five years of information security systems experience, including supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and experience with implementing and assessing compliance with information technology and privacy protection regulation and standards, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other institutional technology standards and best practices defined by NIST, ISO 27000 series, OWASP, and SANS Top 20 Security Controls.
Understanding and experience with network and security architecture, multiple operating system platforms, databases, web applications, and other evolving mobile and cloud technologies, to include but not limited to the following: malware inspection, traditional and application layer firewalls, VPN, data loss prevention, and network and host-based intrusion detection/prevention systems. At least two years of experience working with identity management systems.
Five or more years of work experience in information technology security or infrastructure or system design, support, administration in a major sized organization.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary and performed in a normal work environment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
Website
Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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