IT SECURITY ANALYST I

State of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

21h•$66,458 - $108,431

About The Position

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others. The IT Security Analyst I is responsible for protecting an agency’s or organization’s computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This role involves monitoring security systems, analyzing potential risks, responding to incidents, and implementing measures to safeguard sensitive information. The IT Security Analyst I works proactively to identify weaknesses, maintains compliance with security standards, and ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and frameworks such as General Data Protection Regulation or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud security principles.

Nice To Haves

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to detect and resolve security threats.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in high-stakes situations.
Effective communication skills for reporting incidents and providing recommendations to technical and non-technical personnel.
Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and prevent potential security breaches.
Commitment to continuous learning to stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats and technologies.

Responsibilities

Monitor network traffic, systems, and applications for suspicious activity and potential threats.
Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
Investigate, document, and respond to security incidents, breaches, and anomalies.
Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures to protect information technology infrastructure.
Collaborate with information technology teams to ensure secure configurations of systems and applications.
Maintain and update security tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Provide security awareness training to employees to promote best practices.
Research and evaluate emerging security technologies and threats to recommend innovative solutions.
Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation strategies.