Cybersecurity Analyst III

Salary: $65,779.54 - $89,789.07 Annually Location : 45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 9542-0333-20260917MAD Department: 0333 - DRS-OFFICE OF DISABILITY DET SVCS Opening Date: 09/17/2026 Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary: $65,779.54 Agency Maximum Salary: $89,789.07 About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development, and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. About the Position: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst III, a senior-level role responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and reliability of the agency's information systems. This position performs advanced cybersecurity monitoring, analysis, and incident response, while also providing technical guidance to junior analysts and collaborating with IT leadership to strengthen MDRS's overall security posture.The incumbent will lead daily security operations such as reviewing security logs, analyzing alerts, managing endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and responding to security incidents. This role includes the administration and optimization of MDRS security technologies, including firewalls, SIEM platforms, secure email gateways, endpoint protection tools, identity access systems, and cloud security controls. The Cybersecurity Analyst III will evaluate threats, investigate potential compromises, and coordinate mitigation strategies to reduce risk.Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and documentation; ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations; supporting internal and external audits; and contributing to agency-wide security awareness training. The incumbent will also participate in risk assessments, oversee remediation efforts, and collaborate with networking, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate security best practices into new and existing systems. This position plays a key role in MDRS's Zero Trust, identity security, and incident readiness initiatives. What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful in this role, you must have extensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and technologies. This includes proficiency in threat detection and analysis, SIEM operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and securing cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Azure. A deep understanding of firewalls, EDR/XDR solutions, email security systems, secure configurations, and network security fundamentals is essential. You will need strong skills in identifying, investigating, and mitigating security threats, including interpreting system logs, analyzing suspicious activity, and applying remediation strategies. Experience with regulatory and compliance requirements-such as NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, or state security standards-is critical for supporting audits and maintaining a compliant security environment. The role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently on complex security issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary to clearly convey technical findings, develop documentation, and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning are key to staying ahead of evolving threats and emerging cybersecurity technologies. A successful Cybersecurity Analyst III demonstrates leadership, initiative, and the ability to support agency-wide security improvements while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity when handling sensitive information. Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-8 + years of IT experience with emphasis in security and compliance. No available description Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training. Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends. Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation. State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Tuition Reimbursement Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields. Career Development and Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment. Promotional Opportunities Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met. Career Ladders Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency. 01 How many years of IT experience with emphasis in security and compliance do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.) No experience

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More than 10 years 02 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college or seminary) you have completed? None of the above GED / High School 1 year / 30 semester hours Associate's Degree / 2 yrs / 60 semester hours 3 years / 90 semester hours Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Specialist Degree Doctorate Degree Required Question State of Mississippi