Overview

We have extended the closing date for this position to Thursday, 09/19/2024 . If you have already submitted an application, you do not need to reapply.

Are you eager to make an impact as part of a close-knit IT team that safeguards our community's digital landscape?

We're looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team! In this role, you'll work alongside IT professionals and business partners to protect Larimer County's digital assets, ensuring they remain secure, reliable, and accessible.

Curious about our commitment to excellence? Learn more at https://www.larimer.gov/it .

At Larimer County IT, we embrace the ITIL best practices framework to deliver top-notch services, and we use the Scrum framework to keep our projects on track. Our IT team is trained in these methodologies to help us grow and improve together.

You must upload a cover letter and a resume with your application.

Responsibilities

Specifically, in this role, you will:

Configure and manage security tools to ensure they're running at their best.
Keep an eye on security alerts from internal systems and external intelligence feeds, and take action when needed.
Work closely with colleagues across different departments to provide valuable security insights and guidance.
Partner with IT staff to exchange knowledge and integrate security best practices with business needs.
Follow our ITIL-based processes to manage tasks, incidents, projects, and documentation.
Stay on top of threat intelligence from various sources, evaluating and acting on relevant information.
Balance a mix of strategic and day-to-day tasks, ensuring priorities are clear and workload is managed effectively.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions

We’re Looking For Someone Who Brings

A strong grasp of cybersecurity frameworks and their core principles.
A deep understanding of network architecture, protocols, and related monitoring and analysis tools.
Practical experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools.
Skills in penetration testing and techniques to identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
Excellent analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills.
A collaborative mindset and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Certifications like CISSP, Security+, CySA+, or CEH.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A combination of certifications, education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if required.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

This is not a remote work position. Regular in-person attendance is expected during the 6 month probation period.

Must be able to obtain CJIS certification within the first month of work. CJIS certification is required, and any felonies or outstanding warrants will disqualify the candidate.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to, reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, and/or a physical.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

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Cyber Security Analyst