Network Cybersecurity Analyst

Title: Network Cybersecurity Analyst

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Headquarters Covington LA

Creation Date: September 2024

Summary Description

Motivated individual looking for opportunities for growth, potential leadership, and expansion into evolving technologies. The Network Cybersecurity Analyst reports to the Network and Cyber Security Supervisor and is responsible for network programming, analysis and configuration of related network communication devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and cyber security systems. This role works with others to monitor the network and utilize cybersecurity tools to ensure the performance of the network to the standards set for operational viability, cybersecurity and corporate policy compliance. Keeps up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and third-party threat intelligence to determine applicability to company networks and systems, and applies safeguards as needed to mitigate those threats and assist with vulnerability remediation when necessary. Ensures operational readiness of network systems through the development, implementation and on-going management of equipment lifecycle plans and is also responsible for implementation of enhanced cybersecurity feature sets in compliance with government regulations, owner company directives, and internal company policies consistent with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. This role contributes to the development and implementation of company strategy, network security policies and procedures and ongoing compliance of network systems to these policies. Participates in all internal and external audits of the company’s network systems, and assures compliance of the company’s Management-of-Change policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and manage network upgrades and system changes.
• Maintain lab environment and test new versions and software releases before installation in the production environment.
• Maintain network equipment and associated operating software on the most appropriate patch release and software version as warrantied by their role and function in the network environment and in consideration of the risk of upgrade.
• Track all changes of the network systems in area of responsibility by adherence to corporate Management of Change policies and procedures.
• Work with internal Infrastructure System Administrators, Network Engineers and Software Analysts to implement both internally and externally directed Cybersecurity goals and objectives.
• Work with internal and external staff and service providers to determine cybersecurity threats to company networks and systems and applies safeguards as needed to mitigate those threats.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Manage IT/SCADA network infrastructure, network performance and network security.
• Specify and implement network design based on functional requirements and in compliance with company’s cybersecurity policies and procedures and industry best practices.
• Support, monitor and maintain network and cyber security systems reliability and performance.
• Monitor logs to maintain network integrity and security.
• Maintain an inventory of routers, switches, and related equipment.
• Execute system performance testing.
• Assist in the planning, budgeting and implementation of the lifecycle replacement of all network assets.
• Participate in emergency response management as part of the Cyber Incident Response and the Incident Command System Teams.
• Participate in internal and external, network related, compliance audits.
• Maintain required levels of training and certification according to LOOP’s requirements.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer / Communication Options, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering required.

Experience:

Some experience required. Five (5) years prior experience preferred configuring and maintaining network equipment with knowledge of Cisco routers and switches.

Knowledge of security methodologies and experience with various security tools (SIEM, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc).

Experience with the operation and integration any of the following Cisco security tools a plus (Secure Endpoint, Secure Network Analytics, Web Security Appliance, Umbrella, DUO, Prime Infrastructure)

Licensure/Certification: Professional Networking and Security certifications (i.e. CCNA, CCNP, CEH, CISSP, etc) preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required Competencies: These competencies are essential in successful completion of all facets of this role.

• Accountability- Conscientious and diligent in executing work plans so that schedules and quality standards are met. Provides immediate feedback and coaching to employees on performance, recognizing exceptional efforts and addressing improvement needs. Present and available to employees, providing input and guidance as needed.

• Customer Connectivity- Works to be as responsive to internal customers as to external customers. Makes every effort to meet commitments that have been made to customers and alerts others if commitments may be delayed or cannot be met. Creative in developing solutions to customers’ issues and concerns.

• Shared Mindset- Encourages direct reports and peers to keep the Company’s vision in mind. Not hesitant to raise questions or constructively present challenges or differences of opinion with other leaders. Once consensus is reached, is willing to communicate the results, even if different than his/her personal view. Shares information with rest of leadership team on how strategy and vision are being received and implemented by employees.

• Teamwork/Collaboration- Listens to others and values different viewpoints. Promotes an atmosphere of teamwork and encourages welcoming of newcomers. Actively participates in project/Performance Based Goal Teams and supports participation by direct reports, helping to meet tactical plan objectives.

• Communication- Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.

• Problem Solving/Analysis- Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.

• Productivity- Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, handles information flow.

• Project Management- Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project progress, manages multiple projects.

• Technical Skills/Knowledge- Has necessary job knowledge and keeps knowledge current, understands specialty equipment, is a technical resource for others, follows technology practices and standards, understands company mission/values, and is in command of critical issues.

• Safety & Environmental- Promotes mutual respect, keeps workplace clean and safe, supports Company safety and environmental programs through observation of safety and environmental procedures and taking appropriate action to report observation of potentially unsafe conditions.

Essential Physical Requirements:

This position routinely requires eight hour (8) days on 40 hours/week.

Employee must meet the physical standards expressed in the LOOP Occupational Health Assessment to be physically qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of a Network Engineer.

Physical Requirements:

Maximum Hours Required at One Time

A. Sit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

B. Stand 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

C. Walk 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Required to Lift: NONE OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONNTINUOUSLY

1. Up to 10 pounds X
2. Up to 25 pounds X
3. Up to 50 pounds X

Required to Carry: NONE OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONNTINUOUSLY

1. UP TO 5 LBS. X
2. 6 TO 10 LBS. X
3. 11 TO 21 LBS. X
4. 21 TO 25 LBS. X
5. 26 TO 50 LBS. X

Repetitive Hand Action Required (with dominant hand):

SIMPLE GRASPING PUSHING & PULLING FINE MANIPULATING

X YES ___NO X YES___NO X YES___NO

Repetitive Foot Action Required

Incumbent Required to Use Feet for Repetitive Movements as in Operating Foot Controls:

RIGHT LEFT _ BOTH X N/A

Incumbent Must Be Able to:

NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONTINUOUSLY

1. BEND X
2. SQUAT X
3. CRAWL X
4. CLIMB X
5. REACH ABOVE

SHOULDER

LEVEL X

Incumbent Must Be Able to Work Around:

NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONTINUOUSLY

1. UNPROTECTED

HEIGHTS X

1. MOVING MACHINERY X
2. DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE

EQUIPMENT X

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of duties, skills, and responsibilities.