IT Security Analyst, Sr.
- Information Management
- Chicago (Lincoln Park)
- Full time
- Day/evening
Position Summary
The IT Security Analyst
SR is primarily responsible for the implementation and support of enterprise
security for both the data and technology infrastructure utilized by Childrens
Memorial Hosptial thereby ensuring that Children’s
Memorial
Hospital maintains a
protected Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. Therefore this individual is must be literate in
current security practices, threat awareness, and other applications of the
security process to the organization’s needs.The IT Security Analyst is expected
to be self-directed and perforn
responsbilities with minimal supervision.
Essential Job Functions
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Develops and manages complex projects related to the
security infrastructure and related technologies.
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Advises management of potential IT security
threats and mitigation strategies.
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Contributes to the
development of System/Technology roadmaps. Reviews/evaluates designs to assure
consistency with the overall security architecture.
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Maintans Cisco and
other technology vendors wired and wireless network security equipment and
software.
a.
Reviews multiple metrics,
correlates anomalies that impact multiple systems, determines root causes, and
implements corrective action.
b.
Performs security troubleshooting and analysis
utilizing Network General Sniffer and other inspection tools
c.
Works with the IT
Network Engineer SR and the Manager of
IT Security for policy and design needs related to network infrastructure
security.
FTE status: FT-80
Requirements
a.
3-5 years of
experience working with of the following IT security
functions: VPN, firewall, anti-virus protection, two-factor authentication,
intrusion detection, disk/file encryption, vulnerability assessments and
mitigation, risk assessments, platform hardening, and incident
response/reporting.
b.
3-5 years of
experience working with Microsoft, HP-UX, Solaris, and Windows client/server
based equipment/operating systems and applications in a complex enterprise
network environment highly desired.
c.
3-5 years
experience with
the following technologies desired: Cisco ASA firewall/VPN, Cisco Secure IDS,
Cisco MARS, Microsoft AD, RSA SecureID,
Websense Internet monitoring and MacAfee Webshield appliance.
d.
3-5 years
experience with enterprise wireless technology and security.
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Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/Technology/Computer Science
(or equivalent work experience).
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Certifications in the
following technologies a plus: CCSP certification (Cisco Certified Security
Professional), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
and/or MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) or MCSE (Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer) with security
specialization.
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Demonstrated project management skills from both team member
and leader roles.
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Programming or scripting skills necessary to assist in
server and client management tasks highly desired.