Senior Security Analyst

Senior Security Analyst (2500031W) 

Organization

: AgingAgency Contact Name and Information: rnorris@age.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Apr 23, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

: James A Rhodes Office Tower 30 East Broad Street  Columbus 43215-3430

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $42.47 to $62.95

Schedule

: Full-timeWork Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMClassified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA 

Primary Job Skill

: Information TechnologyTechnical Skills: Systems Analysis, Technical Documentation, Information Technology, Project ManagementProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Written CommunicationPrimary Technology: Not Applicable Agency Overview

About Us 
The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of ODA is a member of the Governor's cabinet, serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families.  Through services, supports, and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues, ODA strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.

ODA is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for, and provide assistance to, older Ohioans and their families.  In addition to the centralized functions, the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging, who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services.  These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital caregiving role.

To promote the agency’s vision of Ohio – the best place to age in the nation, ODA actively collaborates with consumers, stakeholders from key associations, government, and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within ODA.  

Our core values are:

• Promote Independence - Provide resources that foster independence and autonomy throughout the lifespan.
• Empower Communities - Deliver sustainable, relevant solutions that empower communities to act within the best interest of their elders.
• Challenge Ageism - Promote new perspectives of aging that challenge the traditional declinist narrative.
• Advocate for Excellence - Advocate with and for Ohio’s elders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
• Engage in Innovation - Engage the aging network by staying innovative, flexible, and attentive to the evolving needs of our partners and stakeholders.
  

To learn more about the Ohio Department of Aging and our programs visit our website.

Job Description

About the Division
The Information Systems Division (ISD) provides for the diverse technology needs of the department and Ohio’s aging network, supporting 25,000+ system users.  Today’s approach to healthy aging is more holistic and connected than ever before. This means that our aging services platforms need to support a greater connected ecosystem where information and interoperability are essential for long-term success, person-centered care, and quality outcomes. Comprehensive platforms must connect the ecosystem to ensure that every part of the solution works together to create a positive, seamless experience, reducing manual work and advancing data analytics.

ISD objectives are:

Partner of Choice Be an engaged and committed partner in defining, procuring, building, delivering, and managing aligned systems of support Organizational Efficiency Enable efficient functional capabilities through automation, mobile and collaborative toolsets, and user experience Innovation Continuously identify and incubate innovative solutions to contribute to the achievement of ODA's goals and advance ODA's mission Controls and Compliance Model with standards, laws, regulations, policies, rules, and guidelines where feasible Information Intelligence Proficiency Provide high-quality data integration and advanced analytics to enable better-informed decisions, problem-solving, and risk analysis

ISD’s team members strive to master these personal attributes: 

• Listening, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to translate information into understandable terms to a variety of audiences.
• Responsive and alert to new learning opportunities, growth, and development of technical, interpersonal, and business skills; able to recognize and address areas needing improvement.
• Motivated and competent to contribute appropriate time and effort to work needing attention.
• Attentive to detail with focus on accurate and timely results.
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks, responding effectively to competing needs. 

About the Role

The Senior Security Analyst role will work collaboratively with IT’s leadership team and key stakeholders to advance ODA’s capabilities with respect to security compliance, data governance, and information technology-related processes.

This role will:

• Ensure IT systems comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Assess security risks, system dependencies, and privacy concerns, contributing to security design reviews and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support incident response coordination, assisting in security investigations, documentation, and remediation efforts.
• Conduct security assessments, support compliance audits, and maintain security protocol documentation.
• Assist in vendor security evaluations, facilitate security awareness training, and enhance organizational cybersecurity resilience.
  

To be successful, the ideal candidate will have:

• Solid knowledge of security and data privacy compliance processes
• Solid knowledge of data governance practices
• Extensive experience working within projects making recommendations through defined tasks, leading meetings, and other tasks
• Extensive experience with information system process analysis and documentation
• Excellent communication skills both with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  

For more in-depth job duties, please click here to view the position description.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: leading analysts and analyzing business operations to determine areas to implement solutions through the use of information technology and reducing overall costs and/or providing efficiencies.

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science, information systems, or business administration; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: leading analysts and analyzing business operations to determine areas to implement solutions through the use of information technology and reducing overall costs and/or providing efficiencies.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science, information systems, or business administration; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: leading analysts and analyzing business operations to determine areas to implement solutions through the use of information technology and reducing overall costs and/or providing efficiencies.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: Information Technology

Supplemental Information

Salary Information  
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range.  In most cases, successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year as supported by successful performance evaluation results. We also offer cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of eligible public service, and wellness incentives.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 
 
Classification: Business Process Analyst 3

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.