INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST-JUNIOR

Cybersecurity Jobs; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Finance & Administration in Nashville, TN, is seeking a hybrid information security support professional focusing on monitoring, risk analysis, and policy compliance for IT systems and applications.

The role involves supporting security monitoring, risk assessments, audits, incident response, and policy implementation. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and relevant security experience, with background checks required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in information security, risk analysis, or cybersecurity policy implementation.
• Graduate coursework in information security may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity or incident response may substitute for education up to four years.
• Must pass a criminal background check and provide CJIS fingerprints.
• You may be required to disclose information about your criminal history during the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity activities under direction, including security monitoring and security awareness initiatives.
• Assist with risk analysis and support organizational cybersecurity policy compliance.
• Help with security audits and support incident response activities.
• Contribute to the implementation of risk mitigation strategies for IT systems and applications.
• Provide experience supporting mission-critical public safety systems.
• Support cybersecurity documentation and policy review work.

Skills

System monitoring

Vulnerability detection

Policy review

Documentation

Communication & training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint protection

Encryption & authentication

ServiceNow

Office software

Job description

Join a hybrid information security support role focused on monitoring, risk analysis, and policy compliance for IT systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity activities under direction, including security monitoring and security awareness initiatives
• Assist with risk analysis and support organizational cybersecurity policy compliance
• Help with security audits and support incident response activities
• Contribute to the implementation of risk mitigation strategies for IT systems and applications
• Provide experience supporting mission-critical public safety systems
• Support cybersecurity documentation and policy review work

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 1 year of experience in information security, risk analysis, or cybersecurity policy implementation
• Graduate coursework in information security may substitute for one year of experience
• Experience in cybersecurity or incident response may substitute for education up to four years
• Must pass a criminal background check and provide CJIS fingerprints
• You may be required to disclose information about your criminal history during the selection process

Preferred Experience

• Cloud, infrastructure, endpoint, or application security support experience
• ServiceNow or similar ITSM experience

Technologies & Tools

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
• Vulnerability scanners
• Endpoint protection platforms
• Encryption and authentication tools
• ServiceNow
• Standard office software

Job Information

• Job type: Full-Time
• Department: Finance and Administration
• Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid)
• Number of positions: (1) position to be filled
• Work location: Department of Finance & Administration, Davidson County
• Salary: USD $4,562 - $5,694 per month
• Annual salary range: $54,744 - $68,328
• Opening date/time: 09/23/2026 12:00AM Central Time
• Closing date/time: 09/29/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Hybrid / Background Check Details

• This position is designed as Hybrid (in office and remote)
• Requires a criminal background check and CJIS fingerprints
• May require providing information about criminal history to be considered

Competencies (KSA’s)

• Tech Savvy
• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Strategic Mindset

Knowledge

• Information security best practices
• Risk assessment and audit techniques
• Cybersecurity tools and defense strategies
• Regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Incident response and recovery procedures

  Skills

  • System monitoring and vulnerability detection
  • Policy review and documentation
  • Communication and training
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Secure system configuration and testing

  Abilities

  • Detect and elevate security issues
  • Communicate risk information clearly
  • Prioritize multiple tasks during incidents
  • Adapt to evolving threat landscapes
  • Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

  Role Overview (Under Direction)

  • Supports organizational cybersecurity through security monitoring, risk analysis, policy compliance, and security awareness initiatives
  • Assists with security audits, incident response, and implementation of risk mitigation strategies for IT systems and applications
  • Differs from the Information Security Analyst-Senior role in that senior incumbents direct and lead security policy promulgation, risk analysis, safeguard and compliance efforts, and incident response, with responsibility for supervising subordinate employees