Security Analyst

Job Description:

• The Division of Enterprise Technology (DET) manages the state's information technology (IT) assets and uses technology to improve government efficiency and service delivery.  DET administers enterprise solutions and consults on technology services for state agencies, local government and educational systems.
• Under the general direction of the Security Operations Supervisor, this position functions as an expert technical analyst in cyber security incident management for the enterprise ensuring incidents are properly identified, analyzed, communicated, actioned/defended, investigated and reported. This position is responsible for:
• Gaining situational awareness through continuous monitoring of networks and other IT assets for signs of attack, anomalies, and inappropriate activities
• Determining the cause, scope, and impact of incidents to stop unwanted activity, limit damage, and prevent recurrence
• Continuously identifying and remediating vulnerabilities before they can be exploited
• Separating and controlling access to different networks with different threat levels and sets of users to reduce the number of successful attacks
• Protecting information on computers that routinely interact with untrusted devices on the internet or may be prone to loss or theft
• This position is expected to lead and/or participate in information technology security initiatives as directed by the division. The incumbent is expected to lead cross-functional teams in needs assessment, gathering business requirements, design, testing, implementation and post Production support and evaluation.  The position requires strong communications skills, both verbally and in writing, provides excellent customer service and consulting to internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams