Internet Storm Center

Job Description

Hiring Range: $72,000-$90,108 annually

Do you have a proactive mindset, an endless curiosity, and a passion for continuous improvement in detection and response? Does the idea of defending a one-of-a-kind network that supports over 250,000 devices and critical citizen-focused services excite you?

The State of North Dakota is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Cyber Analysis and Response team to assist with the development of one of the world’s most advanced Cyber Operations Centers. As a part of the State of ND’s Information Security Division, you will work on a team that provides continuous monitoring, incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, and threat hunting services to the State of North Dakota and its customers.

As a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, you will:

- Be responsible for the detection, triage, and investigation of security events.
- Serve as an incident handler to identify, investigate, mitigate, and respond to cybersecurity events and incidents impacting the network or endpoints.
- Document evidence collected, actions taken during the incident response process, and write incident reports for management, incident stakeholders, and to facilitate lessons learned.
- Participate in tabletops, cyber ranges, and team exercises to improve your skills, develop a cooperative mindset, and enhance information sharing within the team.

In this role, you will promote the continuous improvement of the capabilities of the Cyber Operations Center and advance the security posture of the State of North Dakota. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as you will work as part of a highly collaborative team. You should be comfortable working in an environment with a continuous workload, and competing priorities.

To be considered for this role, you must have one of the following:

- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, cyber security, information technology, or related degree and one (1) year of current and progressive work experience within a cybersecurity role or an information technology role including security responsibilities.
- An associate degree in computer science, computer information systems, cyber security, information technology, or related degree and three (3) years of current and progressive work experience within a cybersecurity role or an information technology role including security responsibilities.
- Five (5) years of current and progressive work experience within a cybersecurity role or an information technology role including security responsibilities.
- SANS and CompTIA certifications may be substituted for up to one year of experience.

About Team ND

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More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if North Dakota Information Technology cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.

All application material, including your resume, must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

North Dakota Information Technology does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact itdjobs@nd.gov or (701) 328-4470.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.