Security Operations Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 7)

Initial Posting Date:

07/02/2025

Application Deadline:

07/16/2025

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$6,679 - $10,092

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Security Operations Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 7)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  Security Operations Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 7) 
Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide information technology (IT) program led by Oregon’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). Cyber Security Services (CSS) is an information security management section within EIS. It acts as a shared information security resource for the state of Oregon. CSS’s mission:  Leading Oregon Government to safeguard the State’s information resources.  Join this essential team as a Security Operations Analyst!

In this crucial position you will assist senior-level security operations staff with providing policy, process, guidance, and consulting resource to all state of Oregon government. The Security Operations Analyst also assists with providing broad and objective review and guidance for CSS Cloud Security operations consistent with state and federal security standards and best practice, including security process and workflow analysis, enhancement, and optimization, as well as all aspects of security operations customer service delivery. You will work closely with EIS internal partners (e.g. Data Center Services), enterprise customers, and contracted service providers and vendors.

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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of information systems experience in security systems administration, analysis, process development, and customer service. Four of the six years of experience must be in cloud security administration, analysis, and process development; OR

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• An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND four (4) years of information systems experience in cloud security administration, analysis, process development and customer service; OR

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• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in cloud security administration, analysis, process development and customer service; OR

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• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, with focus on cloud security administration, analysis, process development and customer service may substitute for all of the above.

Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to write information systems security documentation, including alerts, policies, procedures, and standards.

• Demonstrated experience configuring, administering, and maintaining firewalls and related security infrastructure devices (e.g.  Palo Alto, Cisco, F5, pfSense, etc.)

• Demonstrated experience configuring, administering, and maintaining cloud security infrastructure objects (e.g.  Palo Alto NGFW for Azure, NGFW for Amazon Web Services, Azure-native firewalls, Native WAFs, Native Bastions, etc.)

• Extensive knowledge of cloud information security concepts, best practices, application of NIST standards, and CIS controls.

• Knowledge of information security concepts, best practices, application of NIST standards, and CIS controls 

• Demonstrated experience and application of Information Technology Infrastructure Library concepts in an enterprise environment (e.g., change, incident, and release management).

• IT acumen including a broad knowledge of, and ability to use, a variety of computers, software, scripting languages, application programming interface connectivity, networking, and security information systems.

• The ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical customers.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers and other agencies and the public.

• Deep customer service and facilitation skills at a variety of technical and business levels in a governmental setting.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Project Management processes.

Preference Statement:  
Preference may be given to those candidates who have been certified in cloud security. Please provide the certification details in your application materials.  All persons interested in the position and meeting at least one of the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Application Details and Instructions

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letter.  If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Security Operations Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 7) position and may be used to fill future vacancies. 

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov      | 971-719-3083.

Benefits of Joining Our Team
At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.  
Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

• This position is eligible for hybrid work, in-office work will be required weekly. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.

Additional Details

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable alternate mode of transportation. 

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. 

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