Job Description

Brief Description of Work:

The Cybersecurity Engineer - I role is responsible for monitoring the computer and network security of the JTA. This is an operational role similar to that of an analyst in a Security Operations Center and requires monitoring, evaluating, acknowledging and dispositioning of alarms. Additional duties include ensuring the smooth operation of security products and software in order to provide maximum confidentiality, integrity, and availability of JTA data. Provides internal audit functions to the Technology & Innovation department. The position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer and receives guidance, mentorship and daily operational assignments from the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer. The role requires rotational on-call duties when assigned.

Essential Function(s):

Monitors alerts and alarms from various Cybersecurity tools used at the JTA.

Correlates alerts, alarms and actions them under the daily operational guidance of the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Performs Internal and External Vulnerability Scans, works with Network and System & Network Engineers to remediate discovered vulnerabilities.

Ensures security measures, such as spam and virus protection, are deployed uniformly and appropriately across the enterprise.

Monitors for inappropriate use of the Internet by JTA employees.

Performs internal audit functions regarding infrastructure maintenance, software maintenance and system & user entitlement reviews (user accounts, permissions, password, etc).

Maintains the IT Risk Register, updating business impact, remediations and risk levels.

Assists senior Information Security team with the maintenance of the JTA Security Program. Ensures that all IT equipment complies with all industry standards (for example, ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).

Assists Technology & Innovation department with Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning efforts.

Assists Technology & Innovation department with Information Security Policy & Procedure development and maintenance.

Undertakes routine preventative measures to maintain and monitor network security, particularly if the network connects to the internet.

Implement security improvements by assessing current situation, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements. Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.

Works with the senior staff to respond to security incidents.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in related field and a mm1mum of 1 year experience in Cybersecurity as an analyst or related cybersecurity work experience. Additional years of related work experience may be substituted for a degree. Must have the CompTIA Security+ certification upon hiring or obtain no more than 12 months after hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred. CISSP or related industry certification is also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of security incident investigation, management and escalation.

Demonstrated knowledge of security technologies, network security, intrusion detection, and digital forensics.

Demonstrated hands-on work experience with leading cybersecurity tools such as SIEM (LogRhythm or similar), NDR (Darktrace or similar), EDR(Microsoft Defender or similar), Linux shell scripting experience, Email security (Cisco ESA or similar), Identity and Access Management (Entra ID or similar)

Demonstratedknowledge of related security products that include vulnerability scanners and event monitoring. Work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service orientation.

Occasional off-hour assistance may be needed, and schedule flexibility for planned/unplanned work after production hours.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The Cybersecurity Engineer - I works in an office environment where the noise level is generally quiet. This role may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays depending on the circumstance(s). Physical demands may include:

Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods. Performing repetitive motion.

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