Cyber Security Analyst

Who are We?

We are the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). We are approximately 290 employees strong, and we are smart, driven, innovative, and collaborative. We THRIVE on getting to work every day, ready to take on challenges, solve problems, and create smart, workable solutions for anything that crops up in the middle of a normal day. We are at the heart of our community, and there’s no one else around here that does what we do. We are excited about the future and about MoreRNO as we embark on the largest construction project our airport has ever seen in order to meet the needs of the traveling public in our region.

Who are You?

You are someone who wants to be a part of all this! You are ready, willing, and able to get to work, protecting our employees, data, and brand from today’s advanced cyber threats. We all know that the bad actors are relentless, and you are committed to ensuring that threats are crushed, and that processes and systems are in place to promote safe electronic operations. You are ready to perform journey-level work in the preparation, development, maintenance, and implementation of cyber security documentation, function, and activities, including information gathering, research, and analysis. You are someone who wants to make a difference to your coworkers, the RTAA team, and anyone who uses our airport. You have a strong sense of ownership from a technical point of view to make sure that everything is running as expected. You are career-minded and want to be part of something that really matters. If all this sounds like you, we need you on our team! Complete an application today and we’ll see if we can make this happen!

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a remote position. Candidates must be willing to live in or relocate to the Reno-Tahoe area. There is one position open, and both internal and external applicants will be considered.

The Position

In this on-site role you will assist the IT Security Manager with the research, analysis, preparation, adoption, and maintenance of the RTAA cyber security plans, policies, procedures, and activities.

Examples of Duties

• Investigate and document IT systems, processes, users, and IT supply chain providers in the preparation of a comprehensive IT Asset Inventory.
• Participate in the analysis, evaluation, and prioritization of IT assets to create and maintain a Comprehensive Risk Analysis.
• Conduct research, recommend, and apply IT security policies and controls to IT assets using a methodical, risk-based approach.
• Audit IT systems, processes, and user activities to ensure compliance with cyber policies, procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Conduct, evaluate, and communicate results of regular awareness training campaigns.
• Monitor event-driven security monitoring tools, including Intrusion Protection System (IPS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Security Incident and Event Monitoring (SIEM), and Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) systems. Establish baselines, summarize data, and prepare and deliver reports.
• Research and investigate anomalous system activities and behavior. Work with third-party providers to identify, investigate and remediate cyber-related incidents and attacks.
• Perform and assist with various Cyber Security Incident Response Plan functions and activities, including forensics research, communications, remediation, restoration, reporting, and ongoing plan revision.
• Assist in the development of Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations plans to restore RTAA systems and networks following business interruption.
• Review and maintain compliance with cyber security-related regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Assist in the execution of incident response tabletop exercises.
• Serve as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Assistant Information Security Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of information systems theory, concepts, and terminology, including networking and information security theory and practice.
• Knowledge of cyber security theory, concepts, and terminology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and implement recommendations in support of organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information in technical, mathematical, graphical, financial, and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues with management staff and airport community stakeholders, using a variety of written and verbal forms.
• Ability to write reports, memos, and other documents that conform to prescribed formats.

How to apply: Please read the following carefully. We want you to be successful, and there are certain things that you need to know. We use your application (not your resume) to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications. To find out more, visit https://renoairport.breezy.hr/

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of directly related IT systems and technologies implementation experience may be substituted on a year for year basis (e.g., one year of full-time experience will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester or (45) quarter units of college course work).

Required Experience: Two (2) years of full-time employment in a cyber security-related position.

Preferred Certifications: Relevant industry certifications, such as: COMPTIA CYSA+, International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) CISSP; Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) GSEC

Required Licenses: A valid Driver’s License is required at the time of application.

Entry Salary: $79,997 - $100,796 annually, with performance based annual increases up to $121,595. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications. This position is salaried and is exempt from overtime.

Benefits

The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; and 14 paid holidays per year.

Selection Procedure

Pre-Employment Requirements: The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to successful completion/passing of a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

Review of Application: After submission, the application will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met. For those applicants found to meet minimum qualifications, the next step of the process will be an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information regarding education and experience to enable evaluation of the application.

Interview Process: Based on the application evaluation process, only the most qualified applicants will be considered for an interview. The interview process may include an initial panel interview, followed by subsequent assessment exercises to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks and/or employment interviews with other RTAA personnel.

Pre-Employment Requirements: The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to successful completion/passing of a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and an Airport Security Badging test.

A fully completed official online RTAA Employment Application must be submitted through an online process. This position may close at any point after October 27, 2024, so apply right away.

Please read the following carefully! We want you to be successful, and there are certain things that you need to know. We use your application (not your resume!) to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications.

Tips For Success

• For each job, use the “Experience: Work History” section to carefully describe your work experience, education, training, and any other information you’d like us to know. Go ahead and submit a resume if you’d like. It’s not required, just supplemental.
• Make sure you clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications listed on the job announcement.
• Please provide at least five years of employment history. If you had more than one position with the same employer, list each position separately along with the time or dates you were in each position.
• Explain any gaps of employment of 6 months or more in the work history section. To do this, just add a ‘New Position’ and write ‘Unemployed’ for the Company and what was occurring under the "Title" (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates.
• Questions about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the physical demands of the position, or requests for a reasonable accommodation, should be addressed to the RTAA People Operations Office at (775) 328-6450.

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority welcomes, values and respects diversity and inclusiveness practices that honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Last updated on Oct 8, 2024