Technical Analyst II - Security

Pasco County; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Technical Analyst II - Security to detect, prevent and resolve security threats and protect data integrity across multiple systems. You will monitor alerts, investigate activity, and support senior engineers in incident response and remediation.

The role emphasizes adherence to NIST, ISO 27001 and CIS Controls, with opportunities to work cross-functionally and contribute to documentation and tool optimization in a complex IT security environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field and two years of security applications experience.
• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity with four years’ security applications experience.
• Associate degree in Cybersecurity with six years’ security applications experience and intermediate forensics/incident handling/intrusion monitoring certs.

Responsibilities

• Detect, prevent and resolve security threats to and maintain data confidentiality and integrity.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate suspicious activity; escalate to senior engineers as needed.
• Conduct routine vulnerability scans and provide analysis with recommended next steps.
• Maintain knowledge of standards such as NIST, ISO 27001 and CIS Controls; update documentation.
• Participate in incident response by gathering logs and supporting containment and remediation.

Skills

SIEM

Threat hunting

Incident response

Vuln mgmt

Forensics

Endpoint protection

Network security

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity

Associate Degree in Cybersecurity

Advanced security certs (EC-Council/GIAC/FITSP)

Tools

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS

Patch management

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A TECHNICAL ANALYST II - SECURITY

This role is responsible for the detection, prevention and resolution of security threats to computer networks and plays an important role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of Pasco County's data and information systems, additional responsibilities may include analysis, design, implementation, configuration, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting of security events to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and business applications.

Supports cross-functional IT teams in maintaining secure and compliant systems. Performs regular monitoring of security alerts, investigates suspicious activity, and escalates complex issues to senior engineers. Conducts routine vulnerability scans and provides analysis of findings with recommended next steps. Maintains working knowledge of security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. Participates in vendor-led training to stay current on tools and practices that strengthen security posture. Implements established security procedures, assists with applying security configurations, and updates documentation as needed. Provides user support for security tools, compliance requirements, and general security inquiries. Participates in incident response by gathering logs, performing initial triage, and supporting containment and remediation efforts. Contributes to post-incident summaries and improvements to existing processes. Performs related duties supporting day-to-day security operations with moderate independence and sound judgment.

• Knowledge of security best practices including documentation, scheduling, and troubleshooting methods.
• Knowledge of security monitoring technologies, concepts, and standards, e.g. SIEM, vulnerability scanning and remediation, IDS, IPS, and technical policy writing.
• Knowledge of incidence response, threat hunting, forensics, threat intelligence and security audits.
• Knowledge of endpoint protection technologies, concepts, and standards, e.g. scanning, quarantining, and segmenting of devices that show any indicators of compromise.
• Knowledge of server and workstation technologies, concepts and standards, e.g. web servers, API's, patch management, IP Networks, DNS, relational databases and securing data flows.
• Familiarity of security management frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, & CIS controls.
• Knowledge of applicable methodologies, tools, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task between operational and project task.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient in project planning: estimation of tasks, time, and team size requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate strong team-oriented interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in a related filed and two (2) years experience in implementing and maintenance of security applications, OR a Bachelor's Degreein Cybersecurity or related field and four (4) years' experience in implementing and maintenance of security applications OR graduation from an accredited college or university with anAssociate Degree in Cybersecurity or related field and six (6) years' experience in implementing and maintenance of security applications and hold an Intermediate certification in Forensics, Incident Handling, Intrusion Detection, or Monitoring from EC-Council, Offensive Security, GIAC, ISACA, ISC2, and/or FITSP. Multiple advanced certifications in Forensics, Incident Handling, Intrusion Detection, or Monitoring from EC-Council, Offensive Security, GIAC, ISACA, ISC2, and/or FITSP may substitue for the years of experience above pending the certifications.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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