INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ANALYST

Information Technology Security AnalystWe continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.The Information Technology Security Analyst reports directly to the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. Supports the administration, implementation, review, and improvement of cloud, endpoint, network, hardware, application, and data security practices.Essential Function 1: Implements, maintains, supports, and monitors the agency's information security services and applications.Essential Function 2: Supports and monitors the agency's vulnerability and compliance assessment program.Essential Function 3: Monitor, tune, and investigate alerts from enterprise data-loss prevention and cloud security platforms.Essential Function 4: Interacts with SBE staff on security and compliance issues.Essential Function 5: Continues education by attending training sessions, seminars, and conferences.Essential Function 6: Performs other duties as required or assigned.Minimum Qualifications 1: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Minimum Qualifications 2: Prior work experience in Information Technology roles.Minimum Qualifications 3: Working knowledge of information security technologies.Minimum Qualifications 4: Experience using Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmark configurations.Minimum Qualifications 5: Familiarity with cybersecurity focused frameworks.Minimum Qualifications 6: Cybersecurity certifications are required from at least one of the following globally recognized organizations.Preferred Qualifications 1: 2 years of experience in information security is preferred.The State Board of Elections welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits, character, and experiences that make each of us special and unique. It is only when we bring that individualism together and work as a diverse team that we thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race, religion, culture, sexual identity or orientation, age, or disability at the State Board of Elections.