Information Security Analyst

This is a GRANT FUNDED position and subject to available grant funds.

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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.

Under supervision, implements agency activities in Information Technology, specifically in the field of Information Security, enforces the organizations' security policies and procedures, manages security awareness program and facilitates weekly vulnerability review meetings. Participates in the design of and development of security procedures, policies and plans to allow the deployment management, control updating of platform and user specific security policies on a diverse range of internal hardware platforms supporting various software operating systems.

Manages IT inventory tracking, refresh and surplus.

• Maintain IT inventory, manage refresh and surplus.
• Audit laptops deployed to ensure they are being used properly and in compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Verify and enforce the principle of least privilege for all user access rights ensuring compliance with organizational security policies and procedures.
• Analyze audit findings and provide recommendations for security improvements and procedural changes to the IT department.
• Develop and maintain audit procedures, guidelines, and standards.

• Review and analyze vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses and risks.
• Develop and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for identified vulnerabilities.
• Lead and manage the weekly Vulnerability Change Advisory Board meeting with IT managers.

• Implement, enforce, and maintain the organization's comprehensive information security policies, procedures, and plans.
• Design, develop, and manage platform and user‑specific security procedures, policies and plans across a diverse range of internal hardware and various operating systems.
• Manage the organization's security awareness program, ensuring all staff are educated on current security risks and best practices.
• Oversee the information security components of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) plans.
• Ensure continuous compliance with all relevant industry and government regulations.

High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of information technology experience.

Note:

An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year‑over‑year.

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Ivanti and Service Now for data analysis, tracking and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex technical information to non‑technical staff.
• Experience developing processes and writing Standard Operating Procedures.

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