Cyber Security Analyst

Under general supervision, the Cyber Security Analyst plans, analyzes, and implements data security measures and controls related to VTA's computer networks and other technology systems.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This journey-level professional classification is responsible for coordinating and managing VTA's cyber security activities and programs.  An incumbent in this class is expected to independently plan, implement, and upgrade cyber security measures and controls and actively combat security intrusions.  This position assists with sensitive and confidential employee relations and legal data security issues, and an incumbent may provide leadership or technical assistance in projects involving protection of confidential data against unauthorized access.

This classification differs from other technology classifications in that it specializes in ensuring data security, mitigating cyber security risks, and safeguarding VTA's computer networks and related systems against security intrusions.

Classification Bargaining Unit: Non Represented 

Employment Standards

Training, education, and experience, which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in computer science or a related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing technical and analytical duties in coordinating and managing cyber security programs and initiatives.

Additional professional experience implementing cyber security measures and actively combatting security intrusions may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.