- Company Name
- City of Niagara Falls
- Job Title
- IT Cyber Security Analyst
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
IT Cyber Security Analyst
**Role Summary**
Provide proactive protection for the organization’s information systems by monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats. Develop and implement security controls, manage encryption and identity management, maintain data center and disaster recovery environments, and coordinate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure continuity of critical services.
**Expectations**
- Minimum 2 years of cyber‑security monitoring experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong knowledge of network security, incident response, encryption, and threat detection tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional team.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Monitor networks, endpoints, and logs for indicators of compromise and investigate anomalies.
- Respond to incidents per the organization’s incident response plan, coordinating mitigation and recovery actions.
- Implement and manage encryption protocols and key‑management solutions for data at rest and in transit.
- Deploy, configure, and validate anti‑virus, intrusion detection/prevention, and automated threat‑detection systems.
- Design and maintain a secure network architecture, including wired, wireless, mobile, and voice components.
- Oversee data‑center operations, backup integrity, and disaster‑recovery site readiness.
- Establish and negotiate vendor contracts, evaluate security solutions, and manage vendor performance.
- Document security policies, procedures, test results, and incident playbooks.
- Stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices, recommending improvements.
**Required Skills**
- Cyber‑security monitoring (SIEM, log analysis).
- Incident response planning and execution.
- Network and system hardening techniques.
- Encryption technologies and key management.
- Security software deployment (AV, IDS/IPS, EDR).
- Data‑center operations and backup/recovery.
- Vendor management and contract negotiation.
- Technical documentation and policy writing.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Preferred certifications: MCITP, SOC Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CompTIA Security+.
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