Information Security Analyst jobs in Denton, TX

JOB SUMMARY: This position, under general supervision, is responsible for performing routine tasks daily. Key responsibilities include protecting the City's data and critical infrastructure assets. This involves conducting security analyses, performing tests, and managing security systems. The role also entails leading and handling security incidents, directing response strategies, providing guidance to other analysts, spearheading the City's vulnerability management program, and assess systems, solutions, vendors, and networks for compliance with established standards and City policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Leads analysis, testing, and maintenance of security solutions, including vulnerability management.
2. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Technical Lead on the incident response team, executing incident response plans, and security playbooks. Investigates security alerts and exercises independent judgment to determine the need for further escalation to incident response.
3. Leads the vulnerability management program, including scanning, identification, and remediation of vulnerabilities.
4. Leads assessments of systems, networks, and cloud solutions to identify deviations from best-practices or City standards.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
5. Leads security initiatives, including threat hunting, analyzing intelligence, and incident escalation, while mentoring peers in security and privacy practices across City departments.
6. Manages the City’s security training program, ensuring staff are aware and trained in security protocols.
7. Conducts comprehensive risk assessments, evaluates security controls across devices, networks, and cloud services, and provides recommendations to mitigate risks.
8. Participates in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, liaising with departments on operational security issues, and staying updated with industry best practices and emerging threats.