SECURITY ANALYST

This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. This position requires working 40 hours per week.

Summary: The purpose of this classification is to manage projects and perform technical work involving the analysis of data, design of software applications, implementation of new/upgraded systems, maintenance of programs/systems, and provision of technical support for county departments.

Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Coordinates and conducts various projects involving software development, modification, or implementation; reviews work orders and identifies priorities; establishes projected timeframes for completion of projects and conducts projects accordingly; schedules regular maintenance work; assists in planning/scheduling major projects.
• Conducts analyses to identify computerization needs of county users; conducts surveys and compiles data; analyses data and systems; interacts with users to define details of work flow, input data, output requirements, and internal controls and to determine computer system requirements; reviews department reports/forms and evaluates work flow methods/procedures to assess strengths/weaknesses of existing systems; recommends solutions to computerization needs, such as software development or purchase of software/hardware.
• Writes new computer programs or modifies existing programs; codes programs in computer languages; tests reliability of programs and makes necessary corrections; maintains program codes; installs programs on computers; coordinates conversion of data between programs/systems.
• Maintains/enhances existing or completed software applications to meet the changing requirements of users.
• Designs, develops, and implements databases; manipulates data to obtain required reports or documentation; administers databases.
• Designs, develops, and implements computer systems; administers servers.
• Serves as the county’s Webmaster; designs/constructs websites and implements changes/revisions to websites; writes/modifies code for web systems and content; designs, develops, and implements web content; manages all web content and ensures web content remains current; responds to requests for information from the public.
• Designs, develops, and implements the county’s email system and Internet systems; manages, monitors, and troubleshoots Internet and e-mail systems and functions.
• Manages specific data for various departments as needed; manages telecommunication/switchboard system functions, including installations and maintenance; creates reports and/or files for department users as appropriate.
• Prepares, develops, and delivers slide shows and presentations as needed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of a variety of computer programming languages, operating systems, and software programs associated with work activities, which may include word processing, spreadsheet, database, report generation, desktop publishing, presentation, graphics, multimedia, web development/design, networking, communications, diagnostic, utilities, Internet, or email; maintains working knowledge of various computer programs utilized by county departments.