Information Security Analyst

Date Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Requisition ID: 442427

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA):

FSSA was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 1991 to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government. FSSA is a health care and social services funding agency. Ninety-four percent of the agency’s total budget is paid to thousands of service providers ranging from major medical centers to a physical therapist working with a child or adult with a developmental disability. The six care divisions in FSSA administer services to more than 1.5 million Hoosiers. FSSA’s mission is to compassionately serve Hoosiers of all ages and connect them with social services, health care and their communities.

Role Overview: This role, serving in the Division of Strategy & Technology, performs a variety of duties within the Privacy and Security Office in relation to protecting and safeguarding FSSA client data, both proactively and reactively. Your role primarily focuses on reducing the agency's overall information technology assets/systems risk profile. You will execute PC software testing to mitigate risks to the agency presented by potentially vulnerable software applications, adhering to the software testing standards developed by the Privacy & Security Office to maintain compliance with the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) Statewide Policies. You will actively monitor workstation vulnerabilities and execute remediation procedures when assets fall below the acceptable threshold and agency IT asset inventory, remediating/mitigating risk when identified. Your role actively monitors and reports on existing agency exceptions to the Indiana IOT Statewide Policies and serves as the primary point of contact for the request of new policy exceptions;

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience with information security best practices and application, a basic ability to execute and understand (at a high level) basic scripting methods (ex. PowerShell); and demonstrated knowledge and experience with GRC tools (preferably Archer), Rapid7 Insight, Varonis DatAdvantage, MS SCCM, Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, Office 365.

Salary: This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $61,022.00. The Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Assists in developing plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.

• Monitors current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.

• Assists with data transmissions and helps build firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out corrupt digital transfers.

• Performs risk assessments and executes tests of data processing systems to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.

• Assists with modifying computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.

• Supports violations of computer security procedures and discusses procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.

• Documents computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.

• Consults with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.

• Monitors use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.

• Coordinates implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.

• Trains users and promotes security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• a Bachelors Degree with 1+ years of experience, or

• a Associates Degree with 3+ years of experience, or

• at least 5+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• Strong knowledge of a broad array of security software applications and tools.

• Strong understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls and encryption.

• Strong knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulatory laws pertaining to information system security and privacy.

• Strong technical writing and research skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

• Ability to understand and apply complex computer logic to duties being performed.

• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities.

• Ability to work autonomously and handle multiple assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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