Security Analyst

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 33 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Security Analyst to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
  • Life insurance
  • A 401(K) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Location of job: Remote**

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and managing security platform operations to ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of the agency’s information systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy, configure, and maintain security tools and technologies.
• Conducting regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits to identify and address potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Investigating and responding to security incidents, including analyzing security logs, conducting forensic investigations, and recommending appropriate remediation actions.
• Managing security-related incidents and escalations, adhering to defined incident response procedures and protocols.
• Developing and maintaining documentation, including standard operating procedures, security guidelines, and best practices for security platform operations.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Providing support and guidance to other teams regarding security configurations, best practices, and incident response.
• Staying current with the latest trends, vulnerabilities, and threats in the field of information security, and making recommendations for continuous improvement of security operations.
• Collaborating with vendors and external stakeholders for troubleshooting and resolving security platform- related issues.