Job Description
Junior Information Security Analyst Location: Austin, Texas (5 days onsite)
**MUST ALREADY RESIDE IN THE AUSTIN AREA FOR CONSIDERATION
Duration: 12-18 months
We are seeking a motivated Junior Information Security Analyst to assist in the planning, implementing, and monitoring of security measures for information systems and infrastructure. This position will provide opportunities for hands-on learning while working under the guidance and direction of senior security professionals. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of security frameworks, including the NIST Risk Management Framework, and will support various security tasks in the organization.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of work experience related to information security or IT security.
- Foundational knowledge of information security frameworks such as NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and industry standards.
- Associate certifications from ISC2 (Associate of ISC2), Security+ or similar security certification.
Skills & Competencies: - Strong ability to communicate security topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of security practices and the ability to apply them to real-world systems.
- Ability to assist in writing technical security reports and documentation.
- Strong attention to detail, with an ability to review security controls and document vulnerabilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and take guidance from senior professionals.
Key Responsibilities: - Assist with the implementation and management of the Secure System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
- Help coordinate the implementation of system security plans with internal teams and external vendors.
- Assist in discussions with users to address account permission issues, data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
- Follow established plans to safeguard information systems from unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and ensure emergency data processing needs are met.
- Participate in the development of IT disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
- Perform technical security assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, including reviewing physical security and environmental controls at data centers.
- Support the documentation and tracking of security risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation actions.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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