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Lead Cyber Security Analyst (information Security Analyst Iii)

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$77,556.13 - $129,259.94 Annually
Closing date
Jun 29, 2019

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Industry
Security
Function
Analyst, Security Engineer, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Job Announcement

Serves as a senior expert in the field of Cyber and IT security and privacy on the Information Security Office (ISO) team, assessing cyber threats, responding to cyber incidents and agencies' inquiries while implementing and administering cyber security tools and systems to ensure secure enterprise-wide IT operations, performance, data, and resiliency. Duties include:
  • Implements, administers and supports 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 requiring interaction with agencies to remediate discovered system vulnerabilities.
  • Operates 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.
  • Coordinates daily with other Department of Information Technology (DIT) divisions and Agency Information Security Coordinators and IT Analysts, and external entities.
  • Participates in fulfilling data searches including legal electronic files preservation, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), other data requests, investigations, and forensics. Act as general technical and operation advisor for cyber on behalf of the ISO.
  • Stays abreast of Cyber Security and seeks to acquire or maintain industry certifications. Supports and responds to emergency IT events and supports county EOC activations as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • This position works under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a computer or information science discipline, IT/cyber security, network or IT systems administration, engineering; or a bachelor's degree in a business or related field that has been supplemented by at least 24 credit hours of intermediate computer science coursework; plus two years of experience in information security systems, network, or cyber security work.

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 PII, 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, applications, WEB and other evolving mobile and cloud technologies, to include but not limited to the following: malware inspection, traditional and application layer firewalls, VPN, identity management systems, data loss prevention, and network and host-based intrusion detection/prevention systems. Experience in handling investigations and sensitive matters.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.
Incumbents in the position are subject to periodic background checks including if under investigation by national or international law enforcement and intelligence agencies in order to be able to perform job duties.

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

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

Effective July 6, 2019, compensation plans will be increased by 2.1% (market rate adjustment.) Information here .

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

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