Utah Transit Authority

Job Summary

This position is critical in supporting UTA as a member of the Information Security team. The Information Security Analyst job family is intended for employees responsible for protecting information systems throughout the agency. The person holding this role would be a fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, adheres to approved policies and standard operating procedures, and works to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate to substantial scope and complexity on their own or by assisting other team members. They can multi-task on various information security system alerts and issues and understand how best to triage incidents based on risk factors, criticality to the business, and industry best practices.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

4-5 years experience in information security analysis work or graduation (with BS) from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in information technology security, computer information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field is generally preferred.
Hold a level II baseline certification (DoD 8570 Baseline Certifications)
Demonstrate accomplished work experience in Information Technology, Systems, or Security with high degree of skill in cybersecurity research and analysis

All the following are preferred but not required.

Any combination of training and education greater or equal to four hundred hours (400) hours from an accredited college or university with emphasis on an Information Systems / Technology or Computer Science field of study.
Bachelors degree in Information Technology / Systems, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity field of study

EXPERIENCE

Experience with performing threat hunting and forensic investigations of information security related incidents.
Experience with performing security incident response tasks with moderate supervision.
Experience with performing root cause analysis of security alerts and system logs.
Experience with endpoint, server, and cloud security solutions and monitoring tools.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent network, computer, and office automation software skills.
Excellent system events and alerts correlation to known vulnerabilities skills
Moderate knowledge of Security Management Frameworks (preferably NIST CSF)
Moderate knowledge of Microsoft, Android, and Apple operating systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage large or complex projects with some supervision.
Demonstrated ability to direct project tasks performed by others, including Contractors (1-2).
Demonstrated ability to test software and or firmware vulnerabilities and provide documented results.
Demonstrated ability to configure systems, develop baselines, and document standard operating procedures and processes.
Demonstrated ability to create training documentation for supported systems.
Ability to train others in the use of the security systems supported.

Must have a valid Utah driver's license with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years. Cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug, within the last 10 years.Must be able to pass BCI, FBI, and UCJIS background check.
This job requires regular and predictable attendance, either onsite or remote as determined by manager. - OR -An equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate: Starting at $70,500.00 - 84,500 based upon experience

UTAs benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA
10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelors and masters degree.
Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

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