• compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Summary

The Information Security Analyst will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security protocols for the protection of the organization’s computer networks and information. They will conduct scans, audits, and assessments to advise on security best practices. They will also with closely with the admin team to remediate any and all pertinent findings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with users to discuss computer data access needs, to identify security threats and violations, and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes. – 10%
• Uses data encryption, firewalls, and other appropriate security tools and applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information. – 10%
• Develops and implements plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure; adheres to emergency data processing needs. – 10%
• Reviews violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not recur. – 10%
• Monitors and restricts access to sensitive, confidential, or other high-security data. – 10%
• ``Modifies security files and applications as able and necessary to provide specialized access, allow new software to be installed or integrated, or correct errors. – 10%
• Performs risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures. – 10%
• Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness. – 10%
• Determines when to update virus protection systems by monitoring current reports of computer viruses; facilitates or performs needed updates. – 10%
• Performs other related duties as assigned. – 10%

Additional Responsibilities

• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
• Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, FPC), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in IT related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Information Technology experience.
• 1+ years of experience of full-time information security related experience.
• Working knowledge of application & infrastructure security solutions (Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, Network Security, Password Management, Data Encryption, and Access Control).
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management
• Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations

Competencies

• Professionalism
• Organization
• Versatility
• Communication
• Results-Oriented
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Optimistic

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan (sick and vacation).
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

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