Data Security Analyst 1

Job Type: contract

Company: IDR

Category: Databases

Job Description Apply Now

IDR is seeking a Data Security Analyst to join one of our top clients in Austin, TX. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within an ever-growing team-oriented culture, please apply today!

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Data Security Analyst:

Performs queries and generate reports about fraud trends leveraging security and fraud analysis tools.

Maintains code library to ensure continued performance and effectiveness of fraud queries and tools.

Creates, tracks, and analyzes data and develops detailed analytic metrics packages for senior-level management.

Collects, processes, preserves, and analyzes digital-related evidence to support fraud investigations.

Responds to crises or urgent situations to mitigate immediate and potential threats. Uses mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery approaches. Investigates and analyzes all relevant response activities.

Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.

Perform fraud risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies/solutions.

Read, interpret, and execute simple scripts on Windows and UNIX systems (e.g., those that perform tasks such as: parsing large data files, automating manual tasks, and fetching/processing remote data).

Assesses and monitors fraud events related to system implementation and testing practices.

Performs event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed fraud event.

Required Skills for the Data Security Analyst:

2+ years of full-time cybersecurity, information security, fraud analysis, systems analysis, programming, computer operations, IT business analysis, or other IT-related experience
Experience with risk management frameworks as it pertains to the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Experience with various security monitoring tools, network and web assessment tools, and scripting languages.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive compensation package
Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 10 years in a row

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.