Security Training Analyst South Shore Region

Title: Cyber Security Analyst South Shore RegionLocation: Travel in South Shore Region of the stateDuration: Long term contractOur client is the principal public information officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have an opening for a regional Cyber Security Analyst with a comprehensive understanding of network security operations, cyber security tools, intrusion detection, and secured networks. This customer facing, consulting role requires assisting in analyzing the environment, coordinating data gathering and helping to generate solutions on a day-to-day basis.The Cyber Security Analyst will be a representative of the Cyber Security Team from IT Division of the Secretary s Office and will act as a liaison to the local city and town clerks and IT departments. He/she will help plan, implement, and support security solutions at multiple locations around the state. Under the direction of the Program Manager and the Cyber Security Manager, the Cyber Security Analyst will assess security and related risks to the city and town election office locations, assets, and employees, and make recommendations for mitigation strategies that will decrease risk. They will assist in maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer workstations, servers, and local area networks. They will conduct frequent training and tabletop exercises with various groups regionally.Primary Responsibilities:The Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for dissemination of security information to city and town Clerk offices and act as a conduit back to the Secretary s Office to complete the communication loop. Travel daily to regionally designated municipal offices to work directly with election clerks and IT resources Conduct regular assessments to ensure authorized systems are operating securely and are in compliance with security policies and proceduresAnalyze vulnerability results, and assist with the remediation as necessary Provide and deliver cyber security training to small and medium size groupsConduct and lead cyber security tabletop exercises with small and medium size groupsTechnical Qualifications: Education and ExperienceBachelor s degree or higher and at least 4 years IT experience with a minimum of 2 years Cyber Security Information experienceCompletion or working on a professional certification is a plus: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) CompTIA Security +Experience with security in a Windows environmentFamiliarity basic networking technologiesExperience in threat management and assessment as it relates to physical security Experience with corporate security risk assessment, analysis, and mitigating controls Experience with endpoint security solutions, including file integrity monitoring, white listing, and data loss preventionPersonal Attributes:Must have valid Massachusetts driver s license, and reliable personal vehicle for regional transportation " Ability to attend meetings in Boston as required " Ability to work and complete assignments remotely as needed between municipal location visits " Strong oral and written communication skills " Highly self-motivated and self-directed, with keen attention to detail Secretary of the Commonwealth Cyber Security Regional Analyst - South Shore Area " Excellent analytical and problem solving skills o Uses problem solving techniques such as root cause analysis to resolve issues " Ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously " Ability to explain network and security concepts to both fellow technical staff, and to non-technical staff " Comfortable with presenting policies and training on security best practices " Strong organizational and documentation skills " Demonstrates an interest in working hard in a fast-paced environment, enjoys challenges, and has fun while doing it " Collaborates and assumes a technical leadership role when requiredThe Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. The Company will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other class protected by law. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship to the Company would result.