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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Jr. Security Analyst
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2006-06-18
GTA has some challenging and exciting opportunities for
Information Security Specialists.
We are looking for high-energy contributors who would like
to get involved with new architecture and technology.
To be considered, you should be willing to work on a large
variety of technical challenges while continuing to learn
new technology. You must be an accomplished individual with
outstanding communication skills who can work in a diverse
environment.
These positions offer mentoring and growth opportunities
across the full spectrum of information security domains.
You will be helping agencies throughout state government
improve their security practices and may have the
opportunity to work with the multi-state Information Sharing
and Analysis Center (ISAC) as well as the Department of
Homeland Security. You may be able to telecommute on a
regular basis, with no travel required.
These positions will report to the Chief Information
Security Officer.
Major responsibilities:
• Learn and apply information technology (IT)
security standards, best practices, architecture, and
systems to ensure the information systems security of the
operation across the enterprise.
• Learn and propose improvements to information
security policies, procedures, standards, and strategies.
• Review the procedures for analyzing logs and
monitoring information systems activity for possible
intrusions and attacks.
• Run security analysis reports using commercial
tools or custom scripts.
• Help investigate information security issues.
• Assist with security administration issues, such
as access control and password maintenance.
• Research current trends and developments in
information security.
About Georgia Technology Authority:
GTA's purpose is to deliver secure, reliable technology
services and solutions, and provide guidance and oversight
that lead to sound decisions for Georgia government.
Some of GTA's specific responsibilities are to:
• Establish the enterprise architecture for the
state
• Establish policies & standards derived from
the enterprise architecture for technology and security
• Operate the state's data center &
telecommunications network
• Develop & manage the state's portal to
provide government information & services
• Promote interoperability of systems through the
portal, project management & procurement oversight
• Coordinate the purchase of technology resources
• Oversee IT projects to prevent waste and delay
For more information, visit http://gta.georgia.gov
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum Qualifications:
We are looking for two candidates meeting the following
minimum qualifications:
• One year of information security experience
relating to the development and delivery of security
standards, forensics, policy setting, penetration testing,
compliance verification, risk assessment and mitigation,
vulnerability scanning, controls, intrusion
prevention/detection, and/or anomalous behavior systems
• Two years of experience in an IT environment
• Two years of experience may be substituted by an
associate’s degree in computer science, IS, IT, or
related field. Three years of experience may be substituted
by a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IS, IT
or a related field.
We are looking for two additional candidates meeting the
following minimum qualifications:
• Two years of information security experience
relating to the development and delivery of security
standards, forensics, policy setting, penetration testing,
compliance verification, risk assessment and mitigation,
vulnerability scanning, controls, intrusion
prevention/detection, and/or anomalous behavior systems
• Two years of experience in an IT environment
• Two years of experience may be substituted by an
associate’s degree in computer science, IS, IT, or
related field. Three years of experience may be substituted
by a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IS, IT
or a related field.
Required Personal Characteristics:
• Ability to build cross-functional teams and
alliances.
• Ability to work effectively within a team
environment and encourage cooperation across organizational
lines.
• Strong communication skills; excellent listening
skills.
• Desire to gain knowledge through formal and
informal education or training.
• Trustworthy and ethical
• Customer-focused
• Goal oriented
• Excellent analytical skills; a problem-solver
Preferred Qualifications:
• Work experience or training in:
o Software development
o Policy development
o Working with people in an advisory role
o A variety of IT platforms and environments
o Microsoft Office Suite
• Security related certifications including: CISA,
CCSE, CCSP, GSE, MCSE: Security, Security+, CISSP
CONTACT
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Please send resume to RMRecruiter gta.ga.gov and reference
code RM06036.
No travel or relocation assistance is available for this
position. Candidates located outside the metropolitan
Atlanta area who are willing to relocate on their own will
be considered.
Please visit GTA's web site for further information on GTA,
GTA job opportunities and resume submission tips
http://gta.georg
ia.gov/02/gta/home/0,2238,1070969,00.html)
GTA, State of Georgia
Robin McDonald
RMRecruitergta.ga.gov
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