26-06-S Cybersecurity Analyst 2 (Intelligence Analyst 1)

NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness•Newark, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) is seeking to hire a full-time Cybersecurity Analyst 2 to be assigned to the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC). The NJCCIC is a Division within NJOHSP responsible for leading and coordinating New Jersey's cybersecurity efforts and building resiliency to cyber threats throughout the State. This position involves performing cybersecurity work of moderately complex to complex nature, independently or as part of a team, across various cybersecurity categories, specialty areas, or work roles to protect organizational and/or partner networks, systems, applications, and data from cyber threats. This is an unclassified, at-will appointment, serving at the pleasure of the agency and is designated as confidential, meaning it is not union represented. Applicants must meet the minimum job requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Economics, Homeland Security, or related areas of studies.
Three (3) years of experience in gathering, prioritizing, coordinating, collating reviewing, analyzing and compiling unassembled classified/highly sensitive information and data in a government or research center utilizing acceptable research methodologies and technologies with a designed application for security research projects, or national/international security programs.
Must be a U. S. Citizen due to the fact that they need to be eligible to obtain a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance from the federal government.
Must undergo a law enforcement candidate background investigation and record review.
Must obtain special and top-secret security clearances by the federal government.
Appointees may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

GIAC Security Operations Certified
GIAC Machine Learning Engineer (GMLE)
Security+ certification
Network+ certification
Experience with Google Cloud Platform

Responsibilities

Monitors, analyzes, detects, and appropriately responds to cyber events and incidents impacting organizational and/or partner networks and systems.
Performs incident response functions and conducts root cause analysis of incidents and forensic analysis of digital evidence.
Plans, designs, implements, manages, and operates specialized cybersecurity tools and technologies to protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
Collects, processes, and analyzes security-related data to enable better detection, response, and prevention of cyber threats.
Provides direct cybersecurity intelligence and operational support to New Jersey state and local government organizations with respect to the security of application, network, and endpoint security threats.
Collaborates, establishes, and maintains relationships with public and private sector organizations to gain and understand emerging security threats and best practices necessary to maintain an effective security posture.
Assumes appropriate and administrative responsibilities and related duties as delegated by superiors.