Security Analyst, Advanced

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Security Analyst, Advanced for  our client located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position is on-site in Tallahassee, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1.

In-person interviews are required for this position. 

Job Overview:

The Security Analyst is responsible for providing daily support to the Department’s information security infrastructure, including working with the Department and Florida Digital Services (FLDS) staff, and providing Tier 3 information security support for the Department’s customers. The Candidate will report directly to the Information Security Operations Manager. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Assists with planning, implementing, and tuning the Department's Managed Security Services, Security Information and Events Management (SIEM), and vulnerability management;
• Supports NextGen Firewall security tools and maintains the site block list; 
• Supports and maintains endpoint detection and response and antivirus software functionality on servers and client systems;
• Monitors Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) for information security threats and advises or participates in response actions;
• Acts as a member of the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT);
• Supports the administration of secure messaging and second-factor authentication capabilities;
• Develops and maintains technical specifications, standards, procedures, and systems documentation;
• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves antivirus software issues with minimal impact on users;
• Researches and recommends appropriate technical solutions to meet functional requirements;
• Provides recommendations for possible process improvements within the Department’s information security team;
• Works independently or as a team member on multiple IT security projects and occasionally as a project leader;
• Works on large, complex security issues or projects that require increased skill in multiple IT functional areas;
• Mentors junior staff; and
• Assists with other deliverables, tasks, or projects as needed
• NOTE: This position is designated as “essential staff” and is expected to report for duty when instructed to do so in times of emergency or potential emergency as required by Rule 33-208.002 (4), F.A.C.

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of server or network administration experience;
• Three (3) or more years of information security administration experience in an enterprise environment with 1,000 or more users;
• Three (3) or more years of SIEM experience;
• Three (3) or more years of vulnerability management experience;
• Knowledge of security issues, techniques, and implications across all existing computer platforms; and 
• Experience in maintaining and supporting third-party antivirus applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of experience administering Splunk or similar SIEM;
• One (1) or more years of experience using Microsoft Defender products;
• One (1) or more years of experience working with IDS/IPS;
• One (1) or more years of experience using Office 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP);
• Preparing status reports and providing management briefings;
• Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment; and
• Responding to security threats in a criminal justice environment.

Education:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related fields is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful, innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.