IT Security Specialist 2 (Cybersecurity Analyst 2 (02-6529))

State of Alaska • Anchorage or Juneau, AK

6d • Remote

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Protect the State of Alaska by safeguarding the systems that keep government running. Join the State Security Office’s Security Operations Team as an IT Security Specialist, where you will play a critical role in defending the State’s executive branch against cyber threats. As one of three Cybersecurity Analysts, you’ll work at the frontline of statewide cybersecurity—monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and administering enterprise-level security tools that protect thousands of users, devices, and services. This position is one of three advanced-level security analyst positions on the Security Operations team and is expected to apply knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, and practices in information systems security to independently complete all levels of assignments including the most complex. This is a mission-driven role with direct impact. You’ll help protect essential government operations, sensitive data, and citizen-facing systems relied on every day.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the tactics, technologies, principles, and processes to protect, analyze, prioritize, and handle incidents.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for assessing vulnerabilities, and developing or recommending appropriate mitigation countermeasures.
• Knowledge of methods and controls to validate the identity of individuals to verify access approval.
• Knowledge of defensive measures to detect, respond, and protect information, information systems, and networks from threats.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures and technical characteristics of IT systems, including identifying critical operational issues.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of web technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including web security, privacy policy practices, and user interface issues.
• Training in computer science, information systems, information assurance, cybersecurity, or a similar field; professional certification in information systems security; professional experience assessing infrastructure and data to identify vulnerabilities in software and hardware that could expose the infrastructure to a security breach; and experience evaluating the effectiveness of existing security measures.
• Successful completion of a background check and security clearance through the Division of Public Safety, including fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Security+

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead email and identity security analyst, monitoring and triaging threats across the State’s enterprise email and identity platforms—an essential safeguard for devices, user accounts, and data.
• Work independently to complete complex assignments.
• Closely monitor identity-based threats and perform remediation actions as needed.
• Devise methods and processes to analyze and resolve problems that require deviation from routine or available solutions for resolution.
• Administer and support key security technologies such as Endpoint Detection and Response, Secure Email Gateway, Secure Web Gateway, DNS security, SOAR platforms, IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls, identity protection solutions, and other enterprise security systems.
• Conduct daily cybersecurity alert analysis and incident response, using advanced defensive tools to determine severity, mitigate threats, and restore secure operations.
• Perform log searches and analysis across diverse sources to support investigations, respond to internal and external requests, and support audit and compliance needs.
• Participate in week-long rotations as part of the 24/7 on-call cybersecurity team, responding to urgent threats and incidents that impact statewide systems.
• Analyze security reports, audit findings, and technical data to provide accurate recommendations, documentation, and solutions to the Security Operations Manager.
• Travel when needed to datacenters or State offices to perform on-site troubleshooting, remediation, or emergency response using State-owned vehicles.

Benefits

• Retirement plans (with employer contributions)
• Health insurance for medical/dental/vision (with employer contributions)
• Group-based insurance benefits such as term life, short/long-term disability, pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed