Information Security Analyst II

State of Utah

384d • $63,731 - $101,067 • Remote

About The Position

The Information Security Analyst II position at the State of Utah involves working within the Local Government Cybersecurity Outreach program. The role focuses on performing various cybersecurity-related duties, including policy development, compliance monitoring, incident response, and risk assessments. The analyst will engage with local governments to enhance their cybersecurity posture and ensure adherence to federal and state guidelines. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on local government cybersecurity efforts while being part of a collaborative IT team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in security operations and information technology.
• Analytical skills and experience.
• Collaborative and communicative characteristics.
• Willingness to be responsive outside normal work hours.
• Awareness and understanding of compliance requirements.
• Desktop support experience.
• Vulnerability assessment experience.
• Knowledge of PCI standards.
• Mid-level experience in information security.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.

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

• Conduct security consulting with local governments.
• Conduct cybersecurity related outreach with local governments through briefs, meetings, presentations, and service onboarding calls.
• Assist in tracking, administering, and pursuing 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 NIST Cybersecurity framework, PCI DSS Compliance, IRS FTI compliance, HIPAA Compliance, CJIS Compliance, or any other applicable regulatory compliance.
• 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

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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