CYBER SECURITY ANALYST II - 72004220

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

State of Florida - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Tallahassee, FL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Cyber Security Analyst II position at the Florida Department of Management Services involves evaluating and enhancing the security of software and hardware systems. The role focuses on incident response, user education, and maintaining security compliance, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and systems within the agency.

Responsibilities

• Prepares evaluations of software and hardware based on established security guidelines and submits recommendations to management.
• Installs, configures, and updates software, such as antivirus, firewalls, and other security endpoint monitoring tools.
• Responds to and resolves incidents regarding security incidents and alerts, such as removing viruses, quarantining infected files, restoring backups, or reporting violations.
• Performs operating system reimaging or software removals, when needed, to address incidents based on system alerts.
• Educates and trains users and staff on computer security best practices, such as creating strong passwords and avoiding suspicious links or attachments.
• Researches and stays updated on the latest computer security trends, threats, techniques, and solutions to provide authoritative information or advice on computer systems and programs.
• Modifies and monitors computer configuration and data files to incorporate new software and virus protection systems, correct errors, or change individual access status.
• Ensures assigned tickets are resolved and keeps records of remedial actions taken.
• Other duties as necessary to fulfill expanding and changing roles/responsibilities of this strategic position.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience in a cybersecurity role or position.
• Experience performing incident response and security monitoring tasks.
• Knowledge of personal computers and basic understanding of PC fundamentals.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Experience with Windows 10
• Experience with Active Directory
• Experience with Office 365

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment for veterans and individuals with disabilities