Cyber Security Analyst Ii - 72004220

Requisition No: 840871 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: CYBER SECURITY ANALYST II - 72004220

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72004220 

Salary:  $50,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024 

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Cyber Security Analyst II

Division of Office of Information Technology

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Internal Agency Only

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

As an Cyber Security Analyst II in the Office of Information Technology, your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares evaluations of software and hardware based on established security guidelines and submits recommendations to management. The evaluation may include reading manuals, security papers, and testing system functionality and security outcomes.
• Installs, configures, and updates software, such as antivirus, firewalls and other security endpoint monitoring tools.
• Responds to and resolves incidents regarding security incidents and alerts, such as removing viruses, quarantining infected files, restoring backups or reporting violations.
• Performs operating system reimaging or software removals, when needed, to address incidents based on system alerts.
• Educates and trains users and staff on computer security best practices, such as creating strong passwords, avoiding suspicious links or attachments, and reporting issues or concerns.
• Researches and stays updated on the latest computer security trends, threats, techniques, and solutions to provide authoritative information or advice on computer systems and programs.
• Modifies and monitors computer configuration and data files to incorporate new software and virus protection systems, correct errors, or change individual access status. Implements continuous automated security compliance capabilities.
• Ensures assigned tickets are resolved and keeps records of remedial actions taken.
• Other duties as necessary to fulfill expanding and changing roles/responsibilities of this strategic position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Personal Computers - Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of a PC.

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security.
• Knowledge of Office Software - Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Teamwork - Communicate and coordinate with peers, supervisor, and other staff.
• Security and Confidentiality - Maintain all job-related information secure and confidential in order to protect workplace information and to assure compliance with confidentiality requirements.  Enforce industry best practices regarding information security. Skill in identifying and containing malware, securing network communications, and protecting against vulnerabilities.
• Customer Service - Interface with internal/external customers in order to provide information, explain procedures, answer questions and provide support.
• Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Position requires sedentary work and repetitive motion.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a cybersecurity role or position.  Must have experience performing incident response and security monitoring tasks.
• On-Call Assignment – Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duties may include hours in excess of an employee’s routine work schedule (working extended hours, weekends, or holidays).

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those technicians who have experience with:

• Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Windows 10
• Active Directory
• Office 365

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.