IT Security Analyst

We are currently looking to fill the position of Information Security Analyst based at our Newark, OH Headquarters Office. This is a highly technical position that works under the direction of the Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the planning, coordination, and execution of both cyber and physical security of the Cooperative’s computer systems and facilities security access systems. Assist with other department related responsibilities. Ensure all work complies with IT policies, procedures, and best practices.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and incorporates the Cooperative’s Mission, Vision and Values in personal and professional behavior and decisions.
• Comply with all Cooperative policies, procedures, goals, and objectives and meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Understand, observe, and enforce cooperative safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions to department supervisor and/or safety department personnel.     
• Ensure the stability and integrity of in-house electronic access control and monitoring systems which may include firewall, switches, routers, log management, or any other software used in the monitoring of crucial cyber assets associated with the cooperative.  
• Manage and recognize potential successful and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises through reviews and analysis of relevant event detail and summary information.
• Manage and ensure appropriate end point security is used through the use of software patches, anti-virus software and anti-malware software.
• Perform change management and configuration activities, security control testing, system baseline activities, vulnerability testing and analysis with remediation and network traffic analysis to ensure system reliability and security.
• Monitor cybersecurity logs including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) logs and activity. Prioritize and respond appropriately to alerts generated by automated systems and events. Provide summary of activities to the VP / CIO. 
• Maintain positive business relationships with consultants, vendors, professional or government organizations as is necessary to maintain and /or update the Cooperative’s Computer and Telecommunications Systems.
• Assist with department needs such as troubleshooting and resolving needs of end users through help desk tickets and calls. Administer land-based telecommunication and mobile devices and participate in IT related capital projects.    
• Develop training materials and policies and procedures, and train users in cybersecurity, information safeguarding and other IT related areas.        
• Assist department supervisor and VP / CIO in the development and compliance of all IT related policies and procedures.  Recommends policy updates as needed.  
• Responsible for the management and compliance of all Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards and requirements. Ensure appropriate standards for security policies, technologies and ongoing processes are in place that protect the payment systems from breaches and theft of cardholder data.   
• Implement and manage security, surveillance, and access systems for the cooperative’s physical locations.  
• Work with department supervisor and VP / CIO to develop, monitor and maintain appropriate security levels both internally and externally to ensure continued system integrity of all IT systems and applications.  Responsible for all other cybersecurity measures for all LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi networks of the cooperative.     
• Must be available to work during emergencies and on Saturdays, Sundays, and company-observed holidays to ensure all IT systems are functional. 
• Performs other related work in addition to other duties as may be assigned.