PowerSchool Looking for Information Security Analyst I at Folsom, CA  Full Time

Overview

The security analyst, under the general direction of the Manager, Information Security, assists in the creation and implementation of security solutions. Provides information to management regarding impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration, or denial of access to information and systems. Performs risk assessments, assists with incident response, responds to customer security questionnaires, evaluates vendor security documentation, and coordinates Security Program efforts including ISO27001/SOC 2 certifications.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates formalized Information Security programs and processes such as Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment, Third Party Assessments, System Hardening and Security Requests
• Supports the technical execution of established Information Security protocols such as Incident Response and Event Monitoring

• Tests security control implementations for effectiveness of design and operation
• Maintains security and compliance performance metrics
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with both technical and non-technical teams/business units
• Researches and prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports of Information Security program execution
• Develops and maintains documentation for supported policies, processes and procedures

• Performs ongoing research of Information Security related topics
• Supports with execution of fixes as guided by the team
• Provides after-hours support on an as needed basis
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

To be considered for and to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Qualifications include:

• 0-3 years cybersecurity/SOC experience
• ISO 27001/SOC 2 Type 2 certification experience preferred

• Working experience of public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technologies required or equivalent experience
• Information security certification or related certifications highly desirable

Skills include:

• Able to work independently and willing to learn
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing .

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