Cybersecurity Analyst I: Safeguard Data & Systems

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The Department of Human Services in Arkansas seeks an IT Security Analyst I to protect agency computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role monitors security systems, analyzes risks, responds to incidents, and implements safeguards to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Key duties include vulnerability assessments, incident response, policy development, secure configuration coordination with IT teams, and ongoing training to improve security awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• Familiarity with GDPR or PCI DSS.
• Strong understanding of networks, OS, and cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Investigate, document, and respond to security incidents, breaches, and anomalies.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configurations of systems and applications.
• Maintain and update security tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, and IDS.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Provide security awareness training to employees to promote best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity / CS

Job description

The Department of Human Services in Arkansas seeks an IT Security Analyst I to protect agency computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role monitors security systems, analyzes risks, responds to incidents, and implements safeguards to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Key duties include vulnerability assessments, incident response, policy development, secure configuration coordination with IT teams, and ongoing training to improve security awareness.