Information Security Analyst

Computer Futures is a leading IT recruitment consultancy, specialising in placing IT experts in permanent and contract roles across Asia, Europe and the US.  With a proven track record in IT recruitment, we enjoy success within all sectors and business types, placing a candidate every 38 minutes. From single job vacancies to large-scale projects, our proficiency in providing exceptional professionals across the board has carved our reputation as a secure and significant supplier partner.  A robust and financially strong business we have grown organically from our first office in London in 1986, to 18 offices in Europe; including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Paris as well as one office in San Francisco and Tokyo.  Gaining market share, year-on-year, we have the largest client base of any IT recruitment business across Europe. We work with a range of clients, from SMEs to large multi-nationals and high-profile names.  Passionate about recruitment, our 350+ specialist IT recruitment consultants’ priority is to secure the right person for the right role, within a specified timeframe and budget. Through Computer Futures’ methodology, our consultants – who focus on a specific IT technical market and geographical area - create a bespoke service to meet our individual clients’ recruitment needs. - Performs risk assessments and recommends security measures. - Monitors security systems for possible intrusion. - Interacts with end users concerning virus, spam, and any other information security issues. - Reviews and creates audit reports on user and system activities. - Tests security measures to reduce and mitigate risk. - Actively probes the network for new threats and risks. - Monitors security alerts on internet and determines whether reported threats could impact information or telecommunication systems. - Provides technical consulting to other groups on security requirements. Implements and ensures technical security compliance solutions for NERC, PCI, FBI CJIS and other regulatory requirements. - Creates and delivers security training materials and classes for asset owners, software developers and system administrators. - Provides oversight regarding compliance with security regulations, standards and laws. - Performs work by traveling independently or with a small team to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled. Physical demands: - Work involves frequent finger/hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse Knowledge, skills and abilities:: - Knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery - knowledge of anti-virus and anti-spam technologies - Knowledge of technology asset management - Knowledge of technology hardware and software platforms and systems - Skill in analytical and technical documentation - Skill in verbal and written communication - Skill in articulating complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences - Skill in analyzing significant volumes of detailed information and understanding the security implications - Skill in understanding complex systems across diverse technical platforms - Intermediate skill level in Microsoft office and software update tools - Intermediate skill level in anti-virus, anti-spam, secure content, network security and web filtering software - Intermediate skill level in security vulnerability scanning tools - Ability to balance and manage competing high priority work demands - Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork - Ability to work in a team environment - Ability to conduct sensitive security investigations and maintain confidentiality Minimum qualifications: Nine or more years of experience in information systems security. A degree(s) in information technology, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. Work environment: - Work hours are spent in an office environment - Work involves weekends, holidays and non-standard hours - Work involves providing 24/7/365 on-call support on a rotating basis - Work involves traveling and lodging out of town All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Look for: Cynthia Phone: 346 231 7545 Email: c.nicholas@computerfutures .com