Job Title:  Systems Administrator V- Information Security Analyst

 

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

 

Pay Group:  A55 Salary Plan

 

Primary Purpose: Performs highly complex information security analysis work. Work involves coordinating and planning, implementing and monitoring security measures for information systems and infrastructure to regulate access to computer configuration and data files and to prevent unauthorized modification, destruction and disclosure of information; as well as security measures for the protection of information systems and infrastructure. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Education/Certification/Experience:

 

Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  Major coursework in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or Computer Science or a related field preferred.

 

Three years full-time wage-earning experience in program administration to include information technology experience or administration of technical programs.

 

OR

 

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  Major coursework in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or Computer Science or a related field preferred

 

Five years full-time wage-earning experience in program administration to include information technology experience or administration of technical programs.

 

OR

 

Each year of experience in excess of the required five years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year for year basis.

 

Three years full-time wage-earning analysis experience to include development of policies and procedures preferred.

 

Governmental program experience preferred.

 

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

 

Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of information technology services and security

 

Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations and statutes.

 

Knowledge of limitations and capabilities of computer systems.

 

Knowledge of technical aspects of all network layers and computer platforms.

 

Knowledge of operational support of networking, operating systems, internet technologies, databases, and security application support.

 

Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules and regulations preferred.

 

Strong written and verbal communications.

 

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

1. Assists in developing and recommends plans to safeguard computer configurations and data files against accidental and unauthorized modification, destruction and disclosure to meet emergency data processing needs.

 

2. Provides advice and technical assistance regarding violations, deficiencies, and potential information risks; and researches, evaluates and recommends systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches; and ensures no unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information occurs. 

 

3. Monitors, evaluates, and maintains systems and procedures to protect data systems and databases from unauthorized access.

 

4. Participates in the development of information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning; and confers with users regarding computer data access needs, security violations and programming changes.

 

5. Trains users and promotes security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency. 

 

6. Perform backup, recovery and archival files stored on the network to assist in recovery efforts, review system logs, and perform general system and network troubleshooting resolutions.

 

7. Assists in planning, implementing, and monitoring the district information systems security program, and ensures compliance with laws, industry standards, and state information security and risk management policies, standards and guidelines.

 

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Policy, Reports, and Law:

 

9. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

 

10. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

 

11. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

 

12. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.  

 

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

 

Working Conditions:

 

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Mental Demands:

 

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

 

Physical Demands:

 

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry less than 15 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

 

Environmental Demands:

 

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

 

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.