Computer Security Analyst Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Information Security Analyst to plan and carry out security measures to protect computer networks and systems. The responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases. This role can sit in any of Gilbane's offices or work remotely.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Monitor Gilbane's networks for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs
• Assist in the development of processes to maintain business continuity and recovery standards for systems and networks of the organization
• Install and use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information
• Conduct penetration testing, which is when analysts simulate attacks to look for vulnerabilities in their systems before they can be exploited
• Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends
• Help plan and carry out the organization's way of handling security
• Develop security standards and best practices for their organization
• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff
• Help computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, programming, or a related field
• Generally need to have previous experience in a related occupation. Prior experience in an information technology department, or as a network systems administrator, database administrator or computer systems analyst
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Principles and practices of Information Security theory and methods
• Information Security Analysis processes and procedures
• Information Security Database development and maintenance
• User access control processes and documentation using technical access software
• Capabilities of software tools and utilities
• Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plans and processes
• Operating systems security, systems hardening, host scanning tools, integrity tools, host and network-based intrusion detection systems
• Analyze, identify, and solve problems
• Keep current with changing technologies
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Prioritize and work effectively
• Work independently under limited supervision, exercise initiative within established procedural guidelines

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.