Cybersecurity Risk Analyst – IT Security-Journey Level – Permanent – *06193-24

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
CYBERSECURITY RISK ANALYST
IT SECURITY – JOURNEY LEVEL

Information Technology Services Division – Cybersecurity Unit
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

This position has been reopened to expand the candidate pool. If you have previously applied for this recruitment, you do not need to reapply.

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking an intermediate-level Cybersecurity Specialist to join the Information Technology Services Division (ITS). The Cybersecurity Unit (CSU) ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency data by identifying, engineering, planning, and deploying security solutions throughout IT systems’ lifecycle.

In this role, you will focus on risk identification, management, and security review activities. You will support WDFW’s security solutions both on-premise and in the cloud, playing a key role in securing connectivity between WDFW networks, the State Government Network (SGN), and cloud-based resources. Additional responsibilities include monitoring security solutions, assisting with vulnerability management, and participating in state-level Design Reviews. This position requires collaboration with all IT staff to improve the security of existing infrastructure and services, remaining flexible and innovative to support the agency’s mission.

Duties

Here is what you will be doing, 

Risk Assessment:

• Conducts formal documented risk assessments of WDFW systems processing CAT3 or higher data once every three years in accordance with OCIO policy.
• Conducts other formal documented risk assessments of new systems or major updates to existing systems as required.
• Works in conjunction with the Vulnerability Analyst and Technical Owners to ensure vulnerability scans are conducted against systems being assessed and incorporates those findings into risk assessments.
• Research remediation actions, documents findings in formal risk assessment and/or Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) and assists Technical owners with remediation efforts.

Security Review:

• Conducts internal security review for new and existing hardware and software requests.
• Documents findings and provides hardware and software assessment reports.
• Assists in Washington State Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) Design reviews.

Solutions Administration:

• Provides input for the WDFW security offerings, both on-premises and in the cloud (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure). 
• Researches and assists the CSU team in the designing, implementing, and supporting of WAN, LAN, and wireless security solutions to include system and server security configuration, network device hardening, and patch management.    
• Works in conjunction with CSU staff to design, support, and maintain centralized monitoring and logging for server, storage, and network infrastructures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Office setting may be required to work in tight spaces. Also works in data closets and datacenter. 
  • Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Schedule:
  • Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Some travel may be required to regional and other remote offices.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Hand tools and networking equipment.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Interacts with WDFW staff, WaTech, telco providers and vendors.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an IT related field

And

• Four (4) or more years of IT experience within the last 6 years, including network, server, or service support and connectivity in a medium to large organization.
• One (1) or more years of experience within the last 6 years, with cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies. 

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Must pass fingerprint and background check due to working with law enforcement and sensitive data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

• CompTIA SEC+
• Cisco Certification(s)
• Juniper Certification(s)
• Microsoft Certification(s)
• Experience working in cloud-based environments such as AWS and Azure.
• Experience performing risk assessments against critical infrastructure, software and/or hardware solutions.

Supplemental Information

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types. 

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months. 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA),  and an Employee Assistance Program.

UNION – WFSE: 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to [email protected].
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at [email protected].  
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.  Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.  

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email [email protected], or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or [email protected].

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