Cyber Security Analyst

North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join their Cyber Analysis and Response team. The role involves detecting and responding to cybersecurity events, documenting incident processes, and participating in exercises to enhance team skills and capabilities.

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 your 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
• Be part of a team of fun and passionate cybersecurity professionals who strive every day to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success!

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
• Additional formal education experience may be substituted for the professional work experience year requirement on a year for year basis
• 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
• Candidates for this position can live anywhere in North Dakota or a border community (Moorhead, MN, East Grand Forks, ND, etc)
• If selected candidate lives within a 50 miles radius of NDIT offices in Bismarck or Fargo, North Dakota they will work on site one day a week. Otherwise, this position will work remotely full time
• Application materials must clearly show an address in the selected recruiting area or confirm the candidate's ability to relocate within 30 days of an offer being made