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State of Michigan is seeking a Security Analyst to join the Incident Response Team, focusing on identifying, analyzing, and responding to security alerts affecting State systems and data. You will investigate threats, contain and eradicate malicious activity, and coordinate remediation to preserve information assets.
The role requires meeting the IT education and experience criteria listed by the State and is subject to a rigorous background check, including fingerprinting for state and federal
The Security Analyst position serves as a key member of the Incident Response Team, responsible for identifying, analyzing, and responding to security alerts and incidents affecting State of Michigan systems and data. This role investigates potential threats, contains and eradicates malicious activity, and coordinates remediation efforts to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of State of Michigan information assets.
Possession of an Associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
No specific amount or type is required.
No specific type or amount is required.
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.
Educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, IT Technician, or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
Possession of an associate’s degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
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The educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
Candidates selected for this position must complete the Michigan State Police background check. This extensive background check requires fingerprinting for state and federal criminal background records. The background check search will include, but is not limited to, arrests, criminal charges, criminal convictions, and any information regarding contact with a criminal justice agency.
If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted). Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.
SIGNING BONUS: This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.
Classifications for the $2,500 bonus are:
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