Information Security Analyst

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

17h•$47,564 - $67,567•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Technology Services, is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst to protect the organization’s computer networks and systems. The position continually adapts to evolving cyber threats, monitors security developments, researches security technologies, and plans and carries out measures to protect sensitive information. The role may offer remote work within Arizona, depending on departmental needs and continued performance against expected measures; remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion. The analyst helps develop automated frameworks for deploying security tools and conducting vulnerability scans, monitors networks for breaches, investigates incidents, documents their impact, and supports users with security products and procedures. The role also contributes to application and cloud security controls, System Security Plans, organizational security standards and practices, and recommendations to management. Additional duties may include reviewing contracts for federally funded programs for compliance, providing testimony at hearings, and evaluating and advising coworkers’ work.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 1–3 years of experience in information security analysis, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of Intrusion Prevention Systems, security regulations and standards, information security technologies in risk assessment, compliance and vulnerability management, SIEM, and the Risk Management Framework.
Detail orientation, customer service, effective oral and written communication, ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop and write technical documentation; create, modify, and update IDS and SIEM tools; collaborate across organizations; administer information security software and controls; analyze security logs, tools, and data; discover vulnerabilities; and prevent hacker intrusion.
Successfully pass background and reference checks.
Obtain and maintain a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
If operating a motor vehicle on State business, maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training and record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees using a personally owned vehicle for State business must maintain required liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing an automated framework for security tool deployment and vulnerability scanning using scripting languages and open-source solutions.
Monitor organizational networks for security breaches and investigate violations.
Install and use software and data encryption programs to protect sensitive information.
Prepare reports documenting security breaches and the extent of damage caused.
Research current IT security trends and use security and vulnerability platforms, including Tenable I/O, Tenable SC, Qualys, and Risk Sense, as well as ticketing systems such as Remedy, Service Desk, and Cherwell.
Help computer users install or learn about security products and procedures.
Assist with documenting applications and cloud services in a System Security Plan.
Work with product and platform teams to engineer and implement application and cloud security controls.
Help plan and carry out the organization’s approach to security; develop security standards and best practices; and recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
Review contracts of organizations participating in federally funded programs, verify compliance with laws and regulations, make determinations, and plan actions.
May provide testimony at formal or informal hearings.
May review coworkers’ products or achievements, evaluate work, formulate improvement plans, and advise and counsel coworkers on work-system methods, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) participation and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition reimbursement
Stipend opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and public transit subsidy
Career advancement and employee development opportunities
Optional full-time or part-time remote work schedule, subject to management approval and agency needs