Security Analyst, Information Technology

Brief Description

An integral member of the IT team, the IT Security Analyst contributes to planning and executing security measures to protect the Foundation’s computer systems, network, and data. Specifically, this position is responsible for preventing data loss and service interruptions. Job duties include staying up to date in the latest intelligence in order to anticipate security breaches, helping with server and networking administration task. This role reports to the Security Manager, Information Technology.

Responsibilities

Systems Monitoring and Maintenance

• Management of IT Security and IT Risk across the enterprise.
• Performs tests and assists with network disaster recovery plans.
• Performs risk assessments and tests data processing systems on techniques and procedures.
• Recommends security improvements and procurements.
• Supports staff with system security concerns to determine the hardware, software, or system functional resolution.
• Monitors the Foundation’s networks for security breaches and investigates violations when they occur.
• Monitors firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
• Prepares reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches.
• Assists in Digital Forensics and Incident Response activities.
• Assists with server management, troubleshooting and patching.
• Conducts internal security testing and audits.
  
  

Strategic Support

• Helps plan and carry out the Foundation’s security strategy.
• Recommends security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
• Prepares reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches.
• Trains staff on network and information security procedures and assists staff when they need to install or learn about new security products.
• Develops IT Security policies, procedures and standards.
• Serves as project lead within IT Security projects.
• Researches the latest information technology security trends.
• Undertakes projects and other duties as assigned.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and traffic using monitoring tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, outages, and latency problems.
  
  

General Support

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, access points).
• Manage LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks to ensure security, reliability, and performance.
• Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation).
  
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Security certifications.
  
  

Experience/Technical Skills Required

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT or IT security.
• Experienced in configuring and managing switching and routing for Cisco Networks.
• Experience in Asset and Cloud Security.
• Experience in software and security architectures.
• Working experience with intrusion detection systems.
• Excellent written/oral communication, as well as interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and customer service.
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills with high attention to priority and detail.
• Works well independently and within a team and demonstrates a high degree of initiative, flexibility and collaboration.
• Ability to continually seek information and look for new approaches to processes and practices.
• Welcomes feedback as a means to personal and professional growth.
• Extensive experience in routing and switching.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in physical and logical network topology.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on-site at least three days each week (MTW) according to the hybrid schedule policy.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
  
  

Experience/Technical Skills Desired

CCNA, Experience with Python, Security , CysA .

Summary

About the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

International hotelier Conrad N. Hilton established the grantmaking foundation that bears his name in 1944 to help people living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage worldwide. More than eighty years later, the work continues, concentrating on efforts to ensure healthy early childhood development and sustainable livelihoods for youth and refugee populations, support young people transitioning out of foster care, improve access to housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness, identify solutions to safe water access, and lift the work of Catholic sisters. Additionally, following selection by an independent, international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $3 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to an organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. The Foundation is one of the world’s largest, with approximately $7.3 billion in assets. It has awarded grants to date totaling more than $3.6 billion worldwide, and nearly $300 million in 2024. Please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org for more information.

About Our Benefits

We value the health and well-being of our employees. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Comprehensive and generous health and life insurance options;
• Fitness benefits;
• Paid holidays, time off and parental leave;
• Flexible work schedules and technology benefits;
• Foundation-funded retirement savings plan;
• Professional learning and development and educational assistance;
• Employee matching gifts to qualified non-profit organizations.
  
  

The hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $113,000. The final base salary will be determined based on individual qualifications and experience.