IS Applications Analyst 2 - Cybersecurity and Compliance

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) seeks a Cybersecurity and Compliance Analyst to secure CJIS-aligned operations and maintain compliant information security within the department’s technology environment supporting public safety.

You will implement security controls, monitor systems, and work with Metro ITS on enterprise security initiatives while ensuring proper incident response and 24/7 operations support.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in information technology security and compliance operations.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Ensure departmental compliance with FBI CJIS Security Policy and Metro security framework.
• Communicate CJIS/security alerts to MNPD IT personnel and affected divisions.
• Maintain information security documentation: configurations, diagrams, inventories, audit artifacts.
• Review internal and external information security audits.
• Develop and maintain MNPD information security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Administer security technologies including IAM, endpoint/mobile device security, logging/monitoring, network controls, vulnerability management.
• Conduct periodic reviews of user access, permissions, encryption, patches and CJIS controls.
• Collaborate with Metro ITS Enterprise Security on security initiatives and risk management.
• Assist with incident reporting, tracking, remediation, and security awareness training.
• Assist with vendor security evaluations and disaster recovery planning.

Skills

CJIS controls

Risk assessments

Compliance audits

Info security

Tech comms

Education

IT-related degree

Job description

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity and Compliance Analyst classified under Metro’s IS Applications Analyst 2 to perform duties for departmental information security and compliance operations. The role reports directly to MNPD’s IT Security Manager and under general supervision, works collaboratively with MNPD IT sections and Metro ITS Information Security to maintain a secure, CJIS compliant technology environment supporting public-safety operations. The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is a 24/7/365 operation. Whether you are a sworn or civilian employee, you will be responsible for the general welfare of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum communications both within Metro and between Metro and the general public. If this environment is appealing and exciting to you, then you might want to consider a job with Metro Nashville Police Department.

• Perform assignments and duties for the Police IT division to ensure departmental compliance with the FBI CJIS Security Policy, Metro Government Information Security Framework, and applicable MNPD policies.
• Communicate CJIS and other security alerts, advisories, and directives to MNPD IT personnel and affected divisions.
• May collect, organize, update, and maintain information security documentation, including system security configurations, diagrams, inventories, and audit artifacts.
• Collect and review routine internal and external information security audits.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and dissemination of MNPD information security policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and security guidelines.
• Administer and monitor security technologies including identity and access management tools, endpoint and mobile device security solutions, logging/monitoring platforms, network security controls, and vulnerability management systems.
• Conduct periodic reviews of user access, system permissions, encryption status, patch levels, and other required CJIS security controls.
• Collaborates with Metro ITS Enterprise Security for Metro-wide security initiatives, incident response coordination, and risk management activities.
• Assists with incident reporting, documentation, tracking, and remediation activities.
• Assists with the delivery of security awareness training and guidance to MNPD personnel, contractors, and partner agencies.
• Assists with vendor security compliance evaluations.
• Participates in disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning.
• Attends off-site meetings, trainings, or conferences related to information security, compliance, and technology operations.
• Perform on-call support duties as required to support Police IT’s 24x7x365 technology operations, including potential on-site response outside of standard business hours.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in information technology security and compliance operations.

***Additional education in an IT related degree field of study may be considered in lieu of some experience. (1:1 ratio)***

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Attainment of security certification such as CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
• Experience with CJIS-aligned security controls, risk assessments, and compliance audits and possesses the ability to communicate security requirements and risks effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.