Cybersecurity Analyst II

Are you ready to take your cybersecurity career to the next level? The Cybersecurity Analyst II role within the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with certifications, academic training, or hands-on experience in cybersecurity or for seasoned IT professionals with a strong background in supporting security initiatives.
 
In this role, you'll join a skilled and collaborative team of Information Technology experts committed to protecting the county's digital infrastructure. You'll play a vital part in working alongside the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to detect and investigate security incidents, analyze threats, and provide actionable recommendations to minimize risk, while also taking ownership of two critical platforms.

• The Countywide Security Training and Assessment Platform, ensuring our workforce stays informed and resilient.
• The Cloud Third Party Risk Assessment Platforms, where you'll serve as the go-to expert for managing vendor risk and compliance.

• Detail-oriented, with a strong aptitude for identifying patterns, anomalies, and potential threats.
• Curious and proactive, always eager to explore new tools, techniques, and emerging threats.
• Adaptable, able to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities or new information.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also being a collaborative team player.
• Committed to continuous learning, actively pursuing certifications, training, or hands-on experience to stay ahead in the field.
• Effective communicators, able to clearly explain technical findings and security recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ethical and trustworthy, understanding the importance of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability in handling sensitive information.

The primary role of this position is documenting, communicating, and educating the County's workforce on security best practices. On any given day, the Cybersecurity Analyst II will perform the following duties:

• Support Senior Cybersecurity Analyst(s) with security incident investigations to identify root cause and provide remediation recommendations.
• Work with ITS team members and business partners to improve the County's security posture.
• Maintain the County's Security Awareness Assessment and Training platform.
• Coordinate activities like working with the vendor to set up phishing or training campaigns.
• Develop County-wide communication regarding campaign activities.
• Respond to the County workforce regarding campaign-related questions.  
• Generate phishing assessment and training assessment reports for ITS Management and other County stakeholders.
• Maintain the County's Third-Party Risk Assessment solution and ownership of the County's Cloud Service Review process.
• Partner with ITS stakeholders and the Risk Assessment vendor to tune the solution platform to comply with the County's requirements.
• Generate Risk Assessment reports for ITS Management and other County stakeholders.
• Support the County workforce members in submitting Cloud Service Review requests and supporting ITS stakeholders in completing cloud service review activities.
• Collaborate with ITS Management and subject matter experts, draft policies, processes, procedures, and knowledge-based articles.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, business administration, or related field; AND two (2) years of experience providing professional-level information technology analysis and support; OR
• An associate's degree in computer science, business administration, or related field; AND four (4) years of experience providing professional-level information technology analysis and support; OR
• Six (6) years of experience providing professional-level technology analysis and support.

• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
• MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)
• Junos (Juniper) network certifications  
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)
• NEC enterprise voice solutions certifications
• VOiP-related system engineering certifications for other major manufacturers
• AVST Voice mail system certifications
• Certified Computer Information Security Professional 
• Checkpoint
• EMC storage solutions
• Other certifications from major enterprise network solutions providers

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Some incumbents may be required to participate in an extensive background check.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant, including your volunteer experience. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Next Steps

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provisions of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes.
3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions. 
4. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME Review as soon as possible.
5. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
6. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate will undergo a background check.
7. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. 

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
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Questions (?'s) Regarding This Recruitment:

Laura Aranda, Talent Acquisition Business Partner 

Email:Laura_Aranda@washingtoncountyor.gov