Job Description
Join Oregon's critical infrastructure defense team as we urgently seek a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to protect state systems from evolving threats. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to safeguard sensitive data and maintain operational continuity across state agencies. Work alongside top-tier professionals in a mission-driven environment with competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced threat hunting and vulnerability assessments across state networks
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Develop and implement security policies compliant with NIST and FISMA standards
- Collaborate with IT teams to harden systems against cyber attacks
- Monitor SIEM alerts and analyze security telemetry for anomalies
- Prepare executive-level security briefings and compliance reports
- Mentor junior analysts on security best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with government/military background
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto)
- Knowledge of Oregon state IT infrastructure and compliance requirements
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and zero-trust architecture
- Strong analytical skills with ability to prioritize critical incidents
- Active Oregon State security clearance or ability to obtain immediately