IT Security Analyst — Cloud, Network & Compliance

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

Job description

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.