Advanced Cybersecurity Analyst
Austin, Tx, Us
Performed advanced cyber security analysis work. Work involved protecting cyber security assets and delivering cyber security incident detection, incident response, threat assessment, cyber intelligence, software security, and vulnerability assessment services.Monitor, analyze, resolve and report on cyber security incident detection, incident response, threat assessment, cyber intelligence, software security, vulnerability assessments, security events, intrusions, attacks, thorough the use of systems logs, data packet captures and other security type outputs to be utilized in recommending threat mitigation strategies to protect data systems and databases from unauthorized users. Performed daily, weekly and monthly reports on the security posture, as necessary. Provided incident response functions and coordinated activities associated to incident response engagements or actual incidents. Conducted research pertaining to cyber security incident detection, analysis, and prevention and the latest technological advances in combating unauthorized access to information.Worked with the program areas, vendors, subject matter experts and stakeholders to improve the security posture and ensures that the agency security is implemented. Conferred with users to discuss issues such as computer/server data access needs and security violations, disaster recovery and business continuity.Performed research, evaluation, recommendation and approval of hardware, software and service acquisitions from a security perspective. Served in a consultative security role in the design, development and implementation of new technologies, services and applications. Worked with agency staff, divisions, state entities, and service providers to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of data and conducts routine audits of these procedures. Educated users and promotes security awareness to ensure system security through the use of email and other communication methods.