Security Analyst

Company: Louisville Geek
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Security Analyst will plan, implement, upgrade and monitor security protocols for the protection of the organization and its' clients computer networks and information.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with users and clients to discuss computer data access needs, identify security threats and violations and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes.
• Uses data encryption, firewalls and other appropriate security tools and applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information.
• Implements plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure while adhering to emergency data processing needs.
• Reviews violations of security procedures and provides training to ensure violations do not recur.
• Monitors and restricts access to sensitive, confidential, or other high-security data.
• Modifies security files and applications as able and necessary to provide specialized access, allow new software to be installed or integrated, or correct errors.
• Assists in performing risk assessments, audits and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness.
• Determines when to update virus protection systems by monitoring current reports of computer viruses; facilitates or performs needed updates.
• Comply with all organization business policies, workflow processes and documentation practices.
• Document all work performed in the company's time and ticket management platform.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  Required Skills/Abilities:
  
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools.
  • Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, encryption, and password protection and authentication.
  • Strong communication skills with the capacity of engaging in client facing meetings, conversations and presentations.
  • Ceaseless desire to deliver unsurpassed customer service and maintain knowledge and understanding of new technologies.
  • Organized with attention to detail.
    
    Education And Experience
    
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Programming or a related field preferred.
    • At least two years of experience in computer systems with some specialization in computer security preferred.
      
      About Louisville Geek:
      
      Louisville Geek maintains an atmosphere both collaborative and team oriented. In that spirit, we host a variety of cultural initiatives including seasonal events, on- and off-site get togethers, raffles and more. In addition to those events, Louisville Geek caters meals for all in-office employees on Fridays. Some other fun perks are free coffee, pinball and popcorn machines, a full dining room, a cell phone call booth for privacy, a dedicated room for nursing mothers, hand sanitization stations throughout the facility, refrigerators, microwaves, designated gender neutral bathrooms, wheelchair accessibility in all key locations, an outdoor dining and smoking patio, treadmill, exercise bike and more in our lovingly restored historic former distillery!
      
      Further, many roles within the organization include access to benefits such as health insurance, a 401k with employer matching, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, short-term disability insurance and other options. Please speak with your interviewer to understand how or if these benefits are applicable to the role for which you are applying.
      
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