IT SECURITY ANALYST I

State of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

4d•$66,458 - $108,431

About The Position

The Office of Arkansas Lottery (OAL) IT Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding the OAL operating systems, overseeing network security, and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data in compliance with state and federal regulations. This position plays a critical role in monitoring the gaming systems and online vendor systems, focusing on firewall management, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing secondary support for in-state draw games. The OAL IT Security Analyst will work closely with the IT department to maintain secure operations, protect sensitive information, assist in the overall cybersecurity strategy for OAL and handle other duties as assigned. 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.
Strong problem-solving abilities to assess security threats, evaluate potential vulnerabilities, and devise effective solutions to mitigate risks.
Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to identify even subtle discrepancies or vulnerabilities in systems that could compromise security.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to document incidents, explain complex security matters to non-technical staff, and collaborate with external vendors.
Ability to make swift decisions under pressure, particularly in response to security incidents or breaches.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in information security, network monitoring, or cybersecurity roles.

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.