Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Information Security Analyst III)



Job Details

Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Information Security Analyst III)
Employer

Fairfax County

Salary

$75,849.49 - $126,415.54 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

18-00584

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

04/28/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Posting Type
Open to General Public
Pay Grade
S30

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This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply; all applications will be considered.

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, responds 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. 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. Duties requires daily coordination with other 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. Requires the utmost integrity, judgment and discretion in carrying out duties, and requires an unimpeachable, clean background.

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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. 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

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.      

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary 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 711. EEO/AA/TTY.

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
  • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employees’ Child Care Center and Fitness Center
  • Flexible Schedule and Telework Options
  • Transportation Subsidy
  • Discount Educational Programs
For additional details please visit the County’s benefits webpage.

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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than 12th grade
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree
02
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Telecommunications Management
  • Not applicable
03
How many years of full-time equivalent information systems security experience do you possess? (Detail must be substantiated in your application for this and all questions.)
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight to less than nine years
  • Nine years or more
04
How many years of direct supervisory experience do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
05
How many years of direct experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms for monitoring the security posture of an enterprise system do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
06
How many years of direct work experience managing firewalls (e.g., installing, configuring and managing firewall rule bases) do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
07
How many years of direct work experience implementing and/or administering endpoint protection and end point protection management for an enterprise network do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
08
How many years of direct work experience in using forensic utilities and other data collection tools to respond to cyber security incidents and other organizational investigations do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
09
How many years of direct work experience implementing security controls to ensure compliance with privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, PII or other relevant regulation) do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more

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Employer
Fairfax County
Address
12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035
Phone
703-324-4900
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm

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