Investment Analyst jobs in Abilene, TX

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We are seeking a self-motivated person to join our team as a NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST.

As a Network Security Analyst, you serve as a security expert in implementing, reviewing and maintaining security controls for all company networks, switches and servers. You also provide support for corporate cloud and on-premise infrastructure, administer network resources, diagnose infrastructure issues, deploy and manage updates, and setup new server instances.

Requirements:

• A minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience working with and managing on-premise infrastructure and/or cloud infrastructure
• Previous experience using issue tracking software, such as JIRA or an equivalent. 

 Responsibilities/Essential Functions:  Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Investigation and remediation of network security incidents
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data and infrastructure.
• Provisioning and maintaining networks to align with our security policies
• Maintain and administer infrastructure environments including systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain server-based applications.
• Monitor the performance of infrastructure and coordinate network access and use.
• Create and maintain scripts that automate various infrastructure tasks and handle infrastructure orchestration.
• Collect, receive and analyze network information from various sources and synthesize to communicate results to peers, supervisors, and customers
• Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
• Improves infrastructure by writing and maintaining documentation
• Knowledge of relevant software computer applications and equipment
• Improves system performance by identifying problems; recommending changes.
• Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
• Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper management of cloud infrastructure

Qualifications/ Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer engineering, MIS or related field, preferred. 
• Related subject area certifications including MCSE, A , Network , Server and Security , preferred. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong system and security analysis skills
• Knowledge of various infrastructure services and how they interoperate
• Ability to write scripts to automate various tasks and orchestrate updates, application deployments, etc.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to innovative technologies being utilized or adopted
• Must be sure that all details are complete and their work is exact.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Should be a self-starter, able to manage his/her own time

About Funeral Directors Life

Funeral Directors Life, a subsidiary of Directors Investment Group (DIG), offers an award-winning workplace that is truly one-of-a-kind.

Funeral Directors Life is a full-service preneed insurance company. We help funeral directors grow their businesses and serve more families every year. With Funeral Directors Life’s preneed programs, at-need solutions, and marketing services, funeral owners and directors can start saving time, growing their businesses and increasing profitability in a rapidly changing marketplace.

DIG has been recognized with numerous workplace awards, including the prestigious FORTUNE magazine “Best Small & Medium Workplaces” List, the “Best Workplaces in Finance & Insurance” List, the “Best Workplaces for Millennials” List, and the “Best Workplaces in Texas” List. The company is also a winner of the top 100 “Best Companies to Work for in Texas,” published by Texas Monthly.

Based in Abilene, TX, DIG offers a unique corporate culture and benefits that our employees love! Founded on Christian principles of leadership through service, integrity, honesty, and respect, the company is dedicated to serving the funeral profession and helping funeral homes enhance their service to families in a rapidly changing marketplace. In fact, our mission is "to be known as the best, most-respected provider of service to the funeral industry."

So, what makes DIG such a great place to work? We apply these same principles to how we treat our employees: offering excellent compensation, a fun, friendly, and supportive work environment, and more benefits and perks than we can mention; including employer-paid health coverage, 401 (k) matching, life insurance, an on-site clinic, a 24-hour fitness center, free fresh fruit and beverages, a corporate university, book studies, and many personal growth opportunities for mind, body, and soul.

An Equal Opportunity Employer