IT Security Specialist - Part Time

CLASSIFICATION: Staff  

JOB FAMILY: Information Technology  

JOB CODE: 8389-0000 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 

JOB TITLE DEFINITION:  

This position covers information security, information assurance, and compliance implementation, modification, and coordination of the installation, testing, operation, and disposition of hardware and software systems; responds to security incidents; supports security policies and procedures; provides technical support to staff regarding security best practices.

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:  

• Monitor the availability, serviceability, and recoverability of installed technology security systems
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for system, network, and application design, implementation, and operation of systems
• Conduct vulnerability assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or policies
• Respond to system and network security incidents
• Investigate and resolve security vulnerabilities, including firewalls, electronic data traffic, network access, and architectures
• Perform periodic audits of departmental systems; monitor the corrective actions of system audits
• Participate in the establishment of program control processes to ensure risk mitigation
• Collaborate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations
• Participate in the testing, implementation, and operation of secure operating systems, networks, databases, and security event monitoring products
• Maintain documentation and correct as necessary
• Demonstrate proficient understanding of system and network security principles and technology

REQUIREMENTS: N/A