Cyber Defense Lead - Security & Incident Response

Ultipro; Center City (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chisago County Government in Center City MN is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to design and maintain security programs across County systems. The role focuses on protecting data integrity and confidentiality while aligning with applicable policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring security events, conducting risk assessments, guiding staff on best practices, and coordinating incident response under IRP/CSIRT procedures to ensure compliance with privacy regulations at state and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in Information Systems is required.
• 2+ years cyber security administration or cyber security analyst preferred.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two-year certificate in computer science, cyber security, or related field, and 4 years of experience, or 7 years of related security work.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains security systems and practices to protect data and information across County.
• Evaluates security for new application systems with DES staff.
• Performs security risk assessments and tracks remediation actions.
• Provides guidance on cybersecurity best practices to technical and non-technical staff.
• Monitors systems, logs, and alerts for suspicious activity; analyzes incidents.
• Coordinates incident response per IRP and CSIRT procedures; assists with investigations.

Skills

Security management

Incident response

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Education

High school diploma

Two-year certificate in CS/Cybersecurity

Equivalent experience

Tools

SIEM systems

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Chisago County Government in Center City MN is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to design and maintain security programs across County systems. The role focuses on protecting data integrity and confidentiality while aligning with applicable policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring security events, conducting risk assessments, guiding staff on best practices, and coordinating incident response under IRP/CSIRT procedures to ensure compliance with privacy regulations at state and