Information Security Analyst

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Information Security Analyst to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
  • Life insurance
  • A 401(K) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

Work involves planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures using the NIST Risk Management Framework and Texas security frameworks for information systems and infrastructures. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

DUTIES

• Performs security assessments and reviews of account permissions, computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
• Supports the implementation of computer system security plans with agency personnel and outside vendors.
• Develops plans to safeguard computer configuration and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Monitors and maintains systems and procedures to protect data systems and databases from unauthorized access.
• Research systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment, and correct of data security breaches.
• Assists in designing and deploying security applications and infrastructure program activities.
• May develop information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum (Required)

Years

Skills/Experience

1-3

Knowledge of common information security management frameworks such as the NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), and Texas Information Security Standards

1-3

Work in security in a Federal or State environment

Preferred (Optional)

Years

Skills/Experience

Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.