Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. reputed company is offering a contract Cybersecurity Analyst position supporting the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas. The role assists with day-to-day information security program activities, security and risk management, compliance monitoring, and cybersecurity operations under the guidance of the Chief Information Security and Data Officer.
Responsibilities
• Performs moderately complex (journey-level) information security and cybersecurity analysis work
• Under the guidance of the Chief Information Security and Data Officer, this position assists in the day-to-day activities of the agency’s information security program
• Tasks include but are not limited to supporting activities in Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security
• Assists in promoting information security awareness and helps monitor compliance with agency security policies and procedures
• Must be available to work weekends and/or after-hours with advanced notice
• May be utilized as part of the department’s 24/7 on-call scheduled rotation
Skills
• 2 Years of Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and concepts
• 2 Years of Basic understanding of security policies, risk evaluation, and regulatory requirements
• 1 year of Ability to follow established procedures related to policy implementation, risk awareness, and basic security operations
• 1 Year of Familiarity with the Texas Cybersecurity Framework, Texas Administrative Code 202 Information Security Standards, or similar public cybersecurity standards
• Must be available to work weekends and/or after-hours with advanced notice
• 1 Year of Exposure to cloud technologies and basic understanding of cloud security concepts (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
• 1 Year of hands-on labs or training in vulnerability scanning, incident response, or security monitoring
• 1 Year of Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with technical and non technical audiences
• 1 Year of Basic analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to learn and apply cybersecurity methodologies
• 1 Year of Knowledge of computer systems, mainstream operating systems, networks, common applications, and basic IT security concepts
• 1 Year of Ability to use or learn security tools for monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and incident triage under supervision
• 1 Year of Ability to complete project assignments within allocated time frame, demonstrating patience and meticulousness in the implementation of information security solutions
• 1 Year of Ability to communicate clearly and document work effectively
• 1 Year of Ability to communicate effectively including translating complex technical information into non-technical clear concepts, both orally and in writing
• 1 Year of Ability to comply with all agency policies and procedures
• 1 Year of Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel across the organization
• 1 Year of Ability to comply with all applicable health and safety rules, regulations, and standards
• 1 Year of May be utilized as part of the department's 24/7 on-call scheduled rotation
Benefits
• Remote work
• Contract duration of 12+ months
Company Overview
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Company H1B Sponsorship
• reputed company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 5 in 2020. reputed company note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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