Job Description

Job ID: 29503
Agency: Information & Telecommunications
Location: Sioux Falls, SD.

Remote work within the state of South Dakota may be an option for highly qualified applicants.
Salary: $72,161.28-$90,201.60 annually, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: 07
Closing Date: 12/3/24

This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, position with the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT). For more information on BIT, please visit https://www.sd.gov/bit. If you are highly motivated, enjoy cybersecurity, and looking to build a career, we want you to join our team!

BIT consists of five divisions - Administration, Data Centers, Development, Telecommunications, and South Dakota Public Broadcasting - which serve the State of South Dakota by providing technology solutions, services, and support. The Cybersecurity Analyst is a key position within the security division.
Benefits of working for the State of South Dakota include:

multiple health plan options, including a $0 employee premium option;
6% fully matched retirement plan. Includes long term disability and family survivor benefits;
$25,000 paid life insurance;
generous leave policies;
stable industry sector;
flexible work schedule, providing the ability to maintain a great work/life balance.

The Bureau of Information and Telecommunications seeks a full-time, permanent Cybersecurity Analyst. Under general supervision, this role involves various tasks requiring problem-solving, data review, and analysis. The Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for the analyzing and developing of systems security integration, testing, operations, and maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Security Monitoring: Review security logs for threats, anomalies, intrusions, and abnormal connection behavior.
Incident Investigation: Investigate, report, and escalate issues to cybersecurity staff and management as required.
Incident Response: Participate in incident response, computer forensics, data preservation, and investigations related to network breaches or unauthorized data access.
Reporting and Analysis: Support regular and special reporting, including reports of vulnerabilities, risks, control deficiencies, remediation strategies, and performance metrics.
Technology Configuration: Configure and test security-related technologies.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and correct security and data-related problems.
System Maintenance: Maintain, monitor, and modify security tools, systems, and processes according to standard and department policies and procedures, automating where feasible using programming languages such as Python and PowerShell.
Cybersecurity Assessments: Perform cybersecurity assessments on networks, workstations, and applications as required.

Join our team and contribute to maintaining our organization's highest standards of security and integrity.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree or a certification in a cybersecurity-related field. Experience in cybersecurity is also a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

proficiency in security administration and management;
strong communication skills, both oral and written;
knowledge of cybersecurity standard frameworks, controls, technologies, and solutions;
expertise in incident response management.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=OW
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,161.28 - $90,201.60 per year

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