Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst Job Description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Information Officer Pay Grade: Technology - 6

Dept. /School: Security and A/V Services Calendar Days: 226 Bamberg Prof Dev't and Resource Center Revised: 9.5.2025 The Cybersecurity Analyst provides support for security activities and efforts that ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of customer, employee, and business information in compliance with organizational policies and standards, applications and user requirements, and laws and regulations. Education/Certification/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field preferred
• Industry certifications such as CISSP and CASP preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) Knowledge and experience with vulnerability scanning solutions such as Tenable or Qualys Knowledge and experience with EPP/EDR/XDR solutions
• Knowledge and experience with analyzing security systems with an understanding of how changes in conditions, configurations, operations, or the environment will affect outcomes
• Knowledge and experience with applying cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relative to confidentiality, integrity, availability, and authentication)
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of networking (Design, TCP/IP, Security), operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac, Chrome), and cloud/web technologies
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of system data including, but not limited to, security event logs, system logs, audit logs, and firewall logs
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities efficiently and effectively

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in network troubleshooting at entry level or above
• Experience with Windows and mobile device operating systems
• Three (3)years of experience working within a security/IT governance or risk management and audit strategies
• Three (3) years of experience with event monitoring, correlation, and threat management
• Three (3) years of experience with incident response or similar IT security operations role
  1. Develop and maintain network documentation
  2. Investigate security events and incidents; coordinate with appropriate business resources to assess and implement corrective actions Primary Purpose Qualifications Major Responsibilities and Duties Cybersecurity Analyst Job Description
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     3. Perform advanced security event detection, threat hunting, and analysis for complex and/or escalated security events
     4. Analyze security metrics and reports to assess trends or indicators of compromise or failure of security controls
     5. Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, and the effects on systems and information
     6. Recommend mitigations and corrective actions to reduce the overall risk to information/data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
     7. Support risk assessment activities of district resources, customers, vendors, and other third parties as needed
     8. Monitor external data sources (e.g. cyber defense agencies, Cyber Incident Response Teams) to stay up-to- date on cyber defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
     9. Provide cyber security recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities Support development and maintenance of security policy, procedures and exceptions
     10. Contribute to cybersecurity training and awareness programs, including organizational change management communications and support of employee phishing activities
     11. Support integrated ITIL processes with incident, change, and problem management
     12. Ensure all system changes are well communicated, coordinated, and documented
     13. Develop plans to resolve problems and prevent them from recurring
     14. Work collaboratively with campus personnel, departments, and leadership to define requirements and recommend appropriate technology solutions
     15. Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and a desire to help others
     16. Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence in the team's knowledge of and concern for educational and business needs
     17. Perform R&D, remain knowledgeable of emerging trends in cybersecurity, and keep abreast of innovative practices.
     18. Attain and keep current, relevant technology certifications.
     19. Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Aldine ISD and follow directives from supervisor
     20. Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
     21. Perform special projects, after-hours support and upgrades
     22. Perform other duties as assigned Professional Growth and Development
     23. Utilize formal and informal learning mechanisms to increase skill set and acquire technology certifications.
     24. Use information provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process, and evaluation feedback from supervisors to improve performance.
     25. Attend training seminars and formal classes to remain constantly updated and knowledgeable of technology advancements and ways of doing business. Cybersecurity Analyst Job Description

     None The Cybersecurity Analyst evaluation is a responsibility resting with the Executive Director of Security and A/V Services. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year. Tools/Equipment Used: Hand tools and test instruments for desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile device repairs Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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