Job Description

Job Location: Knoxville, IA 50138
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day (1st)SUMMARY
Monitor and maintain security systems and ensure the safe use of the organization’s data, networks, and systems by implementing security controls identifying vulnerabilities, and strengthening defenses across both IT and operational technology environments.  Monitor and respond to security incidents, breaches, viruses, and intrusions.  Perform forensic investigation when needed.  Follow and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, implement, and monitor software tools and security measures to assist in the detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats.
- Monitor network traffic, analyze security logs, and respond to all system and/or network security breaches, including planned testing, following company policies and procedures providing thorough documentation.
- Recommend security enhancements or appropriate security controls to management.
- Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans to find weaknesses in systems and networks and troubleshoot problems.
- Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies to ensure organization's defenses remain effective.
- Work with IT team to integrate security into the organization’s overall IT infrastructure and ensure systems are secure.
- Train staff on, and oversee the use of, information security standards, policies, and best practices.
- Daily administrative tasks, reporting and communication with the relevant departments in the organization.
- Assist IT Systems Manager in various information technology projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Cyber Security, Computer Science or Information Technology or a combination of education and 1-3 years of Experience work in Cyber Security
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
None
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both over the phone and in person.  Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups. Ability to display active listening skills and ask the appropriate questions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft 365: Office Suite, Teams
- Operating Systems:  Windows, Linux, macOS
- Basic IT: server, networking, firewalls, internet service
- Basic SQL Server
- C, C++, C#, Python, .NET Framework preferred
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Must possess solid analytical skills.
- Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.
- Ability to operate under a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness and cooperation.
- Ability to effectively utilize resources.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task due to a wide variety of daily responsibilities.