Systems/Application Security Analyst, Sr. jobs in Ohio

State of Ohio DPS: IT Consultant 1- 733484 (Hybrid)

Location: 1970 West Broad St, Columbus OH 43223

All interviews will be conducted on site. Consultant must demonstrate competence/experience in their specific area(s) of information technology security.

Major responsibilities include:

• -Testing and analyzing assets for potential security threats.
• -Identifying possible security threats and determining the best security measures.
• -Assists with designing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols, policies, plans, and systems to cover all possible security threats.
• -Assists with coordinating activity of a team of security specialists to address security issues.
• -Meeting with internal users to discuss security measures, provide information, and provide a context for understanding the importance of information technology security.
• -Assist with risk assessment and security tests and designing countermeasures to eliminate as many potential risks as possible.
• -Compiling and presenting reports on security risks and threats.
• - Suggesting improvements to existing security systems.
• -Remaining up to date with the latest security systems, tools, trends, and technology.
• -Training staff to recognize and defend against security breaches and risks.
• -Accounting for time and activities.

1. Strong communication/ leadership skills.
2. Strong influence, collaboration and negotiation experience.
3. Ability to collaborate with supporting resources across business and/or functional lines.
4. Have excellent oral and written skills/possess strong meeting and work session facilitation skills.
5. Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, the ability to manage time and resources to meet assigned deadlines.
6. Have strong understanding of prioritization stemming from the elicitation of system and/or user requirements.
7. Have excellent organizational skills, proven analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-makings kills.
8. Must be knowledgeable in the English language/speak clearly and understandably use the English language.

Mandatory Requirements and Years of Experience:

1. 15 years of experience in information technology security.
2. 5 years of experience with information technology security threat hunting.
3. 10 Years of experience working with security tools: anti-virus, malware removal, etc.
4. 5 years of experience serving in an advisory capacity for information technology security related matters.
5. An understanding of information technology security infrastructure.

Desired Skills:

1. 3 years of experience with computer application security.
2. An understanding of secure coding practices.
3. 3 years of information technology security in the public sector.