Cyber Security - CIP - IT Security Analyst 3 - Vulnerability Management -134242

Key Business Solutions - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Lansing, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The State of Michigan is seeking an experienced IT Security Analyst 3 to join the Vulnerability Management Team. This position is critical in ensuring the security and integrity of the state's IT infrastructure. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing and analyzing vulnerabilities across various systems, utilizing a range of tools and methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. The role requires a strong background in IT security, particularly in vulnerability management, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. The candidate will be expected to perform vulnerability scans, generate reports, and provide actionable insights based on trend analysis and performance metrics. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting issues related to Linux, Windows, and UNIX systems, requiring a solid understanding of these operating systems. The IT Security Analyst will also be tasked with creating dashboards and utilizing data scripting to visualize metrics that reflect the performance of the vulnerability management program. This includes log parsing and analysis using tools such as grep, sed, or AWK, as well as scripting in PowerShell and Python to automate processes and enhance reporting capabilities. The position is hybrid, requiring the candidate to work in the office two days a week, and candidates must be local to the Dimondale area, within a commutable distance of 1-1.5 hours. Onsite interviews will be conducted, and candidates must be willing to attend in person. The duration of the position is one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze vulnerabilities across various systems.
• Perform vulnerability scans and generate detailed reports.
• Provide actionable insights based on trend analysis and performance metrics.
• Create dashboards using data scripting to visualize metrics.
• Troubleshoot issues related to Linux, Windows, and UNIX systems.
• Utilize log parsing tools such as grep, sed, or AWK for analysis.
• Script in PowerShell and Python to automate processes and enhance reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of IT security experience.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management scanning and reporting tools.
• Proficient in Linux, Windows, and UNIX administrative tasks.
• Experience with trend analysis and creating dashboards using data scripting.
• Familiarity with log parsing using grep, sed, or AWK.
• Proficient in PowerShell and Python scripting.