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Company: Allegheny County CareersLocation: Pittsburgh, PA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 07/01/2025 Job Categories: Real Estate |
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Security Analyst II <div class="input-group"> <span id="bold" class="font-weight-bold">Position Title: </span> <span id="MainContent_JobTitle">Security Analyst II</span> <br> <br> <div id="MainContent_noresults"> <span id="bold1" class=" font-weight-bold">Salary: </span> <span id="MainContent_Salary">$75,000 – $82,000 per year commensurate with experience</span> <br> <br> <span id="bold2" class=" font-weight-bold">How to Apply: </span> <span id="MainContent_HowtoApply"><p>Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. <strong>A resume is required with the application.</strong> Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. <strong>A resume may not be substituted for an application.</strong></p></span> <br> <br> <div id="box" style="border: solid; padding: 15px; border-color: gold; background-color: lightgray;"> <span id="bold3" class="font-weight-bold">Minimum Requirements: </span> <span id="MainContent_MinimumRequirements"><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, Networking, or a related field <strong><u>AND</u></strong> three <strong>(3)</strong> years of experience in IT networking, security, and systems.</li><li>An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted.</li><li>Certifications related to networking, security, and systems administration are preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><p>A valid PA Driver’s license is required prior to appointment.</p><p>It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.</p></span> </div> <br> <span id="bold4" class=" font-weight-bold">Position Summary: </span> <span id="MainContent_PositionSummary"><br><br><p>The IT Security Analyst II performs two core functions for the enterprise. The first is the day-to-day operations of the in-place security solutions, while the second is the identification, investigation, and resolution of security incidents detected by those systems. Secondary tasks may include involvement in the implementation of new security solutions, participation in the creation and or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures, as well as conducting vulnerability audits and assessments.</p></span> <br> <br> <span id="MainContent_bold12" class="font-weight-bold">Overview: </span> <span id="MainContent_Overview"><br><br></span> <br> <span id="bold5" class="font-weight-bold">Duties: </span> <span id="MainContent_Duties"><br><br><p><strong>Strategy & Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Participates in the planning and design of enterprise security architecture as well as the enterprise business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan.</li><li>Creates enterprise security policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Acquisition & Deployment</strong></p><ul><li>Maintains up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry, including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.</li><li>Recommends additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security.</li><li>Performs the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise’s security documents specifically.</li><li>Occasionally visit data centers dispersed throughout Allegheny County to install, replace, and/or maintain firewalls as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Operational Management</strong></p><ul><li>Maintains operational configurations of all in-place security solutions.</li><li>Monitors all in-place security solutions for efficient and appropriate operations.</li><li>Reviews alerts from SEIM, IDS, EDR, and other security solutions; Interprets the implications of that activity and devises plans for appropriate resolution.</li><li>Participates in investigations into problematic activity.</li><li>Designs and executes vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits, and facilitates the resolution of discovered problems.</li><li>Performs other duties as required or assigned.</li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold6" class="font-weight-bold">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities </span> <span id="MainContent_KSA"><br><br></span> <span id="bold7" class="font-weight-bold">Knowledge of: </span> <span id="MainContent_Knowledgeof"><br><br><ul><li>PKI, encryption, and authentication protocols.</li><li>IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols.</li><li>Principles & best practices of systems administration.</li><li>Next-gen firewall management is a plus.</li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold9" class="font-weight-bold">Skill in: </span> <span id="MainContent_Skills"><br><br><ul><li>Microsoft Office Products, including Excel.</li><li>Firewall rule management preferred.</li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold8" class="font-weight-bold">Ability to: </span> <span id="MainContent_Abilityto"><br><br><ul><li>Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Prioritize effectively.</li><li>Communicate effectively orally and in writing.</li><li>Conduct research into IT security issues and products as required.</li><li>Present ideas in business and user-friendly language.</li><li>Be self-motivated and directed with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Express keen attention to detail.</li><li>Be team-oriented and skilled at working within a collaborative environment.</li><li>Ability to travel within Allegheny County as required. </li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold10" class="font-weight-bold">Residency: </span> <span id="MainContent_Residency">Allegheny County within 1 year.</span> <br> <span id="bold11" class=" font-weight-bold">Veterans' Preference: </span> <span id="MainContent_VeteransPreference">Will be awarded to eligible candidates.</span> <br> <div id="Needtocenterandbold" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D </div> <br> <br> <div id="Needtocenterandbold2" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> <a href="https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/HRJobApplication/firstpage.aspx?id=2918" id="MainContent_Applyonline">Apply Online</a> </div> </div> <br> <br> <br> </div> Contact Information
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