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Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Description

Posted on: 
January 20, 2025

Summary and company overview

General Statement of Duties

This exempt position is responsible for ensuring the cybersecurity and physical security of the Parker Water and Sanitation District (PWSD) IT/OT and infrastructure assets. This position involves participating in the Disaster Recovery program, Business Continuity planning, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. This position manages vendor relationships, Zero Trust Architecture, security information and event management, as well as performing root cause analysis, and developing training tools to prevent/mitigate incidents. The Cybersecurity Analyst establishes and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity efforts, audit and enforce patch cadence and security policies, and adopts industry frameworks and best practices as a critical component of continuous improvement, training, and education for PWSD staff in physical and cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the Disaster Recovery program to ensure minimal Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR).
  • Participate in Business Continuity Planning to support uninterrupted operations.
  • Design, implement, administer and maintain vulnerability management and mitigation solutions.
  • Develop and maintain KPIs to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity efforts in response to vendor cyber incidents.
  • Monitor internal networks for unauthorized devices.
  • Integrate threat intelligence and Indication of Compromises (IOCs) into detection and response capability.
  • Communicate threats and mitigation strategies to the Leadership team.
  • Design, implement, administer and maintain SIEM systems and audits.
  • Design, implement, administer and maintain a Zero Trust approach to cybersecurity.
  • Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements.
  • Implement and educate principles of Identity Access and Management (IAM), least privilege, passphrase policies, and multifactor authentication procedures.
  • Track security incidents and develop root cause analysis reports.
  • Create training tools to alleviate future exposure to cyber/physical incidents.
  • Facilitate Incident Response planning and communications.
  • Develop metrics such as Mean Time to Recovery, Mean Time to Resolve, Mean Time to Contain, Frequency of callouts for PWSD stakeholders.
  • Establish baseline goals for detecting and preventing cyber/physical threats specific to water production and treatment facilities.
  • Implement risk management strategies to protect water utility from potential attacks.
  • Design, implement, administer and maintain Secure Architecture guidelines utilizing established principles.
  • Evaluate Federal, State, and industry specific frameworks and integrate solutions that align organizational risk with industry standards.
  • Assess risks, develop incident response plans, and enhance the overall cybersecurity posture.
  • Audits existing systems and makes recommendations for improvement.
  • Develop and administer plans, systems, and activities to support and promote the mission, vision and values of the organization.
  • Design, implement, administer and maintain the access control (badging) and monitoring (cameras) systems to ensure secure access/control of facilities.
  • Engage in continuous improvement, training, education, and testing of PWSD staff in physical and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Performs routine physical cleanup and housekeeping of work areas, equipment and buildings using standard cleaning equipment and materials.
  • Performs other duties as assigned which may be outside the primary area of responsibility.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred Certifications: CISM, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+.

Additional commentary

Parker Water & Sanitation offers a robust benefits program including:

  • Low-cost health premiums
  • 100% District paid dental and vision insurance
  • District HSA contribution for those on our HDHP insurance
  • Social Security Replacement program – 401(a)
  • 457 (b) retirement plan with District match up to 5%, fully vested right away
  • 100% District paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • 100% District paid Life and Disability Insurance (2x annual salary)
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250 per year
  • Employee Wellness program
  • Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

For a more in-depth overview of the many benefits PWSD offers please visit www.pwsd.org/careers and click on the Total Rewards Program link.

Summary and company overview

General Statement of Duties

This exempt position is responsible for ensuring the cybersecurity and physical security of the Parker Water and Sanitation District (PWSD) IT/OT and infrastructure assets. This position involves participating in the Disaster Recovery program, Business Continuity planning, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. This position manages vendor relationships, Zero Trust Architecture, security information and event management, as well as performing root cause analysis, and developing training tools to prevent/mitigate incidents. The Cybersecurity Analyst establishes and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity efforts, audit and enforce patch cadence and security policies, and adopts industry frameworks and best practices as a critical component of continuous improvement, training, and education for PWSD staff in physical and cybersecurity best practices.

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