Cybersecurity Analyst

Myrtle Point, OR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The State of North Dakota is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Cyber Analysis and Response team to assist with the development of one of the world's most advanced Cyber Operations Centers. As a part of the State of ND's Information Security Division, you will work on a team that provides continuous monitoring, incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, and threat hunting services to the State of North Dakota and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the detection, triage, and investigation of security events.
• Serve as an incident handler to identify, investigate, mitigate, and respond to cybersecurity events and incidents impacting the network or endpoints.
• Document evidence collected, actions taken during the incident response process, and write incident reports for management, incident stakeholders, and to facilitate lessons learned.
• Participate in tabletops, cyber ranges, and purple team exercises to improve skills, develop a cooperative mindset, and enhance information sharing within the team.
• Promote the continuous improvement of the capabilities of the Cyber Operations Center and advance the security posture of the State of North Dakota.

Requirements

• Completed an apprenticeship, a collegiate level cybersecurity certification program, or have four (4) years of current and progressive work experience with computer system security activities.
• Security certifications from a qualified vendor, such as SANS, ISC2, ISACA, CompTIA or EC Council, may be substituted for up to one year of experience.

Benefits

• Strong and competitive rewards package that supports health and family.