System Analyst

Job Responsibilities:

• Implements computer system requirements by defining and analyzing system problems; designing and testing standards and solutions.
• Defines application problems by conferring with clients; evaluating procedures and processes.
• Develops solutions by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions.
• Controls solution by establishing specifications and coordinating production with programmers.
• Validates results by testing programs.
• Ensures operation by training client personnel and providing support.
• Provides reference by writing documentation.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Systems Analyst Qualifications / Skills:

• C
• COBOL
• Software design, documentation, testing, and maintenance
• Hardware requirements
• Teamwork
• General consulting skills
• Software architecture

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering
• Experience in IT or database administration a plus
• Experience with Java GUI front-end development, SQL, Postgres, or equivalent database tools
• Experience with Agile software development using JIRA
• Experience with Zeek (formerly Bro)
• Experience in: Multiple OS platforms with strong emphasis on Linux (CentOS, Red Hat, Ubuntu), Mac OS X, and Windows systems
• Experience with OS-level scripting environment, such as Bourne shell
• Experience working in a research environment that relies extensively on Open Source solutions
• In-depth knowledge of the TCP / IP protocol suite; security architecture; securing and hardening Operating Systems; Networks; Databases; and Applications
• Knowledge of the Incident Response life-cycle, working independently to investigate and effectively respond to cybersecurity incidents
• Thorough understanding of the threat and attack landscape, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and how they are leveraged by malicious actors
• Security certifications, Database Administrator certifications