INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ANALYST

Illinoiscomptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

State Board of Elections in Illinois seeks an IT Security Analyst to support security practices across cloud, network, and endpoints. You will monitor vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and collaborate with stakeholders to harden systems and ensure compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a cybersecurity-related field and experience with CIS benchmarks, CSF, and security technologies. This role offers comprehensive benefits and requires on-site work in Springfield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience in IT roles such as system, application, or network administration.
• Working knowledge of security technologies including endpoint, network, email, web, data loss prevention, encryption, log correlation, vulnerability management, patching, and MFA.
• Familiarity with CIS Benchmark configurations to harden systems and applications.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
• Cybersecurity certifications from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support administration, implementation, review, and improvement of security practices.
• Monitor vulnerability and compliance assessment programs and perform assessments.
• Utilize CIS benchmark configurations to harden systems and ensure patching per SLAs.
• Respond to threat events and provide reports to management; collaborate with stakeholders.
• Monitor data loss prevention and cloud security platforms and classify sensitive data assets.
• Interact with staff, coach on secure practices, and manage service desk queues.
• Continues education by attending trainings and staying updated on threats and trends.
• Provide off-hours support as required.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Vulnerability management

Endpoint security

Network security

MFA / authentication

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

CIS Benchmark configurations

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Agency: Board of Elections
Closing Date/Time: September 11th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,500 - $10,000 per month
Full Range: $7,500-$11,667 per month
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
FLSA Status: Exempt

The SBE is a non-code agency.

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Work Hours:8:00 - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location:2329 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield IL 62704
Agency Contact:[e-mail]
Posting Group:Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics

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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Functional Statement

The Information Technology Security Analyst reports directly to the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. Supports the administration, implementation, review, and improvement of cloud, endpoint, network, hardware, application, and data security practices.

Supports and monitors the agency's vulnerability and compliance assessment program. Conducts cloud, network, system, and application vulnerability and compliance assessments. Utilizes CIS benchmark configurations and works with agency stakeholders to help drive system and application hardening efforts. Ensures patching and remediation efforts comply with agency service level agreements. Documents violations and provides reports to management. Reviews and responds to information received concerning threat events from end users, federal, state, county and local agencies as well as external association entities such as ISACs, trusted security vendors, law enforcement agencies, and public information sources.

Monitor, tune, and investigate alerts from enterprise data-loss prevention and cloud security platforms to detect, prevent and remediate unauthorized exfiltration or exposure of sensitive data. Partner with teams to identify, classify and tag sensitive data assets across on-premise and cloud storage environments.

Interacts with SBE staff on security and compliance issues. Responds to report requests and provides analytical context. Provides a high level of customer service to agency staff, state, county, and local election officials. Coaches staff on secure practices and principles. Ensures service desk queues and incidents are handled in an appropriate and timely manner. Service desk ticket resolutions are thoroughly documented and knowledge base articles are maintained.

Continues education by attending training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and maintain current knowledge of security products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management. Participates in cybersecurity-focused organizations. Monitors on-line information security related websites, blogs, articles, reports as well as other security intelligence sources to keep up-to-date on the latest threats, IOCs and trends.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Provides off-hours support as required.

Minimum Qualifications 1

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum Qualifications 2

Prior work experience in Information Technology roles, such as system, application, or network administration.

Minimum Qualifications 3

Working knowledge of information security technologies, including endpoint, network, email, web, data loss prevention, encryption, log correlation, vulnerability management, system and application patching, and multi-factor authentication.

Minimum Qualifications 4

Experience using Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmark configurations to harden systems and applications.

Minimum Qualifications 5

Familiarity with cybersecurity focused frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and CIS Controls.

Minimum Qualifications 6

Cybersecurity certifications are required from at least one of the following globally recognized organizations:

Preferred Qualifications 1

2 years of experience in information security is preferred.

The State Board of Elections welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits, character, and experiences that make each of us special and unique. It is only when we bring that individualism together and work as a diverse team that we thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race, religion, culture, sexual identity or orientation, age, or disability at the State Board of Elections.