Security Analyst (5+ years experience) Anchorage, AK (hybrid)

Job Description

Qualifications

Role: Security Analyst (5+ years experience)

Scoped: 4 + months – opportunity to extend; imagine it could be 1 year (this takes them into their mid-year point which is when they draft extensions)

Location: Anchorage, AK (hybrid) likely will be on-site once or twice a week if not less frequently. Needs to reside in AK so they can go onsite when asked.

Information Security Specialist (5+ years experience)

This individual will work to develop a cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (IRP)

• The purpose of an IRP is to establish a structured and systematic approach for detecting, responding to, and mitigating security incidents effectively within our organization.
• The key components of this IRP should be: timely detection, effective response, mitigation of impact, regulatory compliance, preservation of evidence and striving for continuous improvement.
• •Upon completion, the IRP will undergo testing, training, and regular reviews to ensure its effectiveness and readiness to address evolving cybersecurity threats.

TYPICAL WORK PERFORMED:

Protect systems by defining access privileges, control structures

Review security logs and recognize problems by identifying abnormalities, reporting violations

Implement security improvements by assessing current infrastructure, evaluating trends, anticipating requirements

Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits

Upgrade systems by implementing and maintaining security controls

Prepare performance reports, communicate system status

Design, test and implement security systems

Provide information on current security threats and design countermeasures

Coordinate with both internal and external entities

Review security policies and make recommendations for improvements

Develop security policies based on specific needs identified by the organization or regulatory entity

Additional Information

Role: Security Analyst (5+ years experience)

Scoped: 4 + months – opportunity to extend; imagine it could be 1 year (this takes them into their mid-year point which is when they draft extensions)

Location: Anchorage, AK (hybrid) likely will be on-site once or twice a week if not less frequently. Needs to reside in AK so they can go onsite when asked.

Information Security Specialist (5+ years experience)

This individual will work to develop a cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (IRP)

• The purpose of an IRP is to establish a structured and systematic approach for detecting, responding to, and mitigating security incidents effectively within our organization.
• The key components of this IRP should be: timely detection, effective response, mitigation of impact, regulatory compliance, preservation of evidence and striving for continuous improvement.
• •Upon completion, the IRP will undergo testing, training, and regular reviews to ensure its effectiveness and readiness to address evolving cybersecurity threats.

TYPICAL WORK PERFORMED:

Protect systems by defining access privileges, control structures

Review security logs and recognize problems by identifying abnormalities, reporting violations

Implement security improvements by assessing current infrastructure, evaluating trends, anticipating requirements

Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits

Upgrade systems by implementing and maintaining security controls

Prepare performance reports, communicate system status

Design, test and implement security systems

Provide information on current security threats and design countermeasures

Coordinate with both internal and external entities

Review security policies and make recommendations for improvements

Develop security policies based on specific needs identified by the organization or regulatory entity