The Senior Computer and Information Security Specialist IV works under consultative direction toward predetermined goals and objectives. Assignments are usually self-initiated. This person determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results, and makes recommendations and changes to departmental policies and procedures. Work is checked through consultation and agreement, rather than formal review of supervisor.
Job Description:
• Responsible for research, design, and implementation of computer security/protection technologies for company information and process systems/applications.
• Is accountable for the computer security for classified information security and communications security.
• Acts as lead contact with vendors to develop technical solutions for site computer security needs, and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Develops, maintains and audits the analytical and technical aspects of major computer security subsystems.
• Maintains integrity of computer workstations, servers and local area networks by maintaining user accounts and upgrading systems and software as required.
• Responsible for operation of cryptographic equipment, secure transmission of classified information and sensitive unclassified information and protection of cryptographic principles and methods.
• Identifies and mitigates threats and vulnerabilities associated with compromising electromagnetic emanations from equipment used to process classified information.
• Provides technical support, training and timely computer system data recovery to end-users.
• Oversees the investigation of computer security incidents, and acts as lead analyst of computer facility protection plans.
• Conducts complex surveillance of computer protection measures and creates measurement tools for system vulnerability assessments.
• Serves on internal committees to represent computer security interests.
• Provides leadership to less experienced Computer and Information Security Specialist and Technicians.
Qualification Guidelines:
Master’s degree in Computer Science or other studies relevant to this position and more than four years of experience in a major corporation and/or law enforcement, intelligence, public service or private-sector security organization OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other studies relevant to this position and more than eight years of experience with a major law enforcement, intelligence, public- or private-sector security organization. Exposure in the international security arena is desirable. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred.
