Information Security Analyst I

State of Utah

400d • $52,686 - $90,626 • Remote

About The Position

The Information Security Analyst I position within the Division of Technology Services (DTS) focuses on supporting local governments in cybersecurity efforts. The role involves performing various information security duties, including policy compliance, monitoring, risk assessments, and incident response. The analyst will also assist local governments in implementing security software and ensuring its proper functionality, contributing to the overall cybersecurity posture of local jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Proven intrinsic characteristics and professional working or educational experience with security operations and information technology.
• Analytical experience and collaborative characteristics.
• Willingness to be responsive outside normal work hours.
• Awareness and/or understanding of compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Networking operations experience and/or certifications.
• Computer programming experience and/or skills.
• Practical DevSecOps and agile experience and/or skills.
• Law enforcement and/or compliance experience.
• Experience supervising information technology/security operations.
• Relevant educational degrees or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Desktop Support Operations.

Responsibilities

• Work with local governments to install security software and services, ensuring proper function of provided security services.
• Set up appropriate scans, reporting, troubleshoot, and review supported security services to ensure they are properly installed and functioning.
• Assist local governments with navigating and implementing .gov for their websites and email systems.
• Conduct security consulting with local governments.
• Conduct cybersecurity-related outreach with local governments through briefs, meetings, presentations, and service onboarding calls.
• Track, administer, and pursue funding for cybersecurity programs for local governments.
• Support, track, and manage cybersecurity programs available to local governments.
• Assist with the implementation of cybersecurity software available to local governments.
• Assist with the development of cybersecurity best practice policies, procedures, templates, and documentation.
• Monitor and review threat intelligence and perform threat hunting.
• Communicate alerts regarding threats, intrusions, and compromises to stakeholders.
• Assist with the implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls.
• Monitor and assist with understanding compliance with various regulatory frameworks.
• Perform and assist entities with risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Perform and coordinate Security Incident Response activities with local government entities.
• Assist with security assessments for local government systems/applications.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP): 3 medical plan options.
• 5 dental plan options.
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare.
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS): Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
• Paid Time Off: Annual leave and sick leave accrued at 4 hours per pay period, plus 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree