IT Cyber Security Analyst

at  Miami Parking Authority

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Certifications: Cybersecurity certifications such as GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or PCI Professional Qualification (PCIP) or similar.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software). Knowledge of networking protocols and concepts.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and act decisively in high-pressure situations.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate security issues and recommendations.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to a positive and productive work culture.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1 year of hands on experience managing Windows servers, and common network technologies like switches, routers and firewalls.
• Requires understanding of industry standard networking protocols, security standards, operating systems and services.
• The position also requires excellent communications and customer service skills.

• Continuously monitor security alerts and notifications from various tools and platforms to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assist in investigating and responding to security incidents, including performing initial triage and documenting findings. Manage annual incident response testing.
• Conduct basic threat analysis and research to understand emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to our environment.
• Support the configuration and maintenance of security tools and systems to ensure they are properly tuned and up to date.
• Help identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities in systems and applications, and assist with remediation efforts.
• Maintain and update security documentation, including policies, procedures, and incident reports.
• Assist in developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training to staff members.
• Support compliance efforts related to cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., PCI, NIST).
• Maintaining a disaster recovery strategy and procedures backup plan.
• Software and hardware lifecycle and patch management.
• Monitor and manage the organization’s firewall infrastructure to safeguard network traffic.
• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS): Oversee IDS/IPS systems to detect and respond to malicious activities and policy violations.
• Antivirus and Endpoint Protection: Maintain and update antivirus solutions and endpoint protection tools to prevent and respond to malware threats.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Utilize SIEM tools to collect, analyze, and correlate security event data from various sources.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN): Support the management and security of VPNs used for remote access.
• Email Security Solutions: Monitor and manage email security systems to prevent phishing and other email-based threats.
• Backup and Recovery Systems: Assist in ensuring the integrity and security of data backup and recovery systems.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Audit IAM systems to control and monitor user access and authentication.Monitor Centralized log management system.