INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ANALYST

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Agency: Board of Elections Closing Date/Time: September 11th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,500 - $10,000 per month Full Range: $7,500-$11,667 per month County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 FLSA Status: Exempt The SBE is a non-code agency. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including: • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position) • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year • 3 paid personal business days per year • 13 paid holidays per year • 12 weeks of paid parental leave • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: Work Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Work Location: 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield IL 62704 Agency Contact: Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics ****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING**** Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Functional Statement The Information Technology Security Analyst reports directly to the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. Supports the administration, implementation, review, and improvement of cloud, endpoint, network, hardware, application, and data security practices. Essential Function 1 Implements, maintains, supports, and monitors the agency's information security services and applications, including email filters, web proxies, web application firewalls, network firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, SIEM, endpoint security, mobile device management, multi-factor authentication, client access, secure browser, threat intelligence resources, vulnerability management, etc. Monitors system dashboards and logs for threat indicators. Analyzes data and performs incident response procedures. Assists with the continuous improvement of SOAR and incident response capabilities. Essential Function 2 Supports and monitors the agency's vulnerability and compliance assessment program. Conducts cloud, network, system, and application vulnerability and compliance assessments. Utilizes CIS benchmark configurations and works with agency stakeholders to help drive system and application hardening efforts. Ensures patching and remediation efforts comply with agency service level agreements. Documents violations and provides reports to management. Reviews and responds to information received concerning threat events from end users, federal, state, county and local agencies as well as external association entities such as ISACs, trusted security vendors, law enforcement agencies, and public information sources. Essential Function 3 Monitor, tune, and investigate alerts from enterprise data-loss prevention and cloud security platforms to detect, prevent and remediate unauthorized exfiltration or exposure of sensitive data. Partner with teams to identify, classify and tag sensitive data assets across on-premise and cloud storage environments. Essential Function 4 Interacts with SBE staff on security and compliance issues. Responds to report requests and provides analytical context. Provides a high level of customer service to agency staff, state, county, and local election officials. Coaches staff on secure practices and principles. Ensures service desk queues and incidents are handled in an appropriate and timely manner. Service desk ticket resolutions are thoroughly documented and knowledge base articles are maintained. Essential Function 5 Continues education by attending training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and maintain current knowledge of security products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management. Participates in cybersecurity-focused organizations. Monitors on-line information security related websites, blogs, articles, reports as well as other security intelligence sources to keep up-to-date on the latest threats, IOCs and trends. Essential Function 6 Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Provides off-hours support as required. Minimum Qualifications 1 Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum Qualifications 2 Prior work experience in Information Technology roles, such as system, application, or network administration. Minimum Qualifications 3 Working knowledge of information security technologies, including endpoint, network, email, web, data loss prevention, encryption, log correlation, vulnerability management, system and application patching, and multi-factor authentication. Minimum Qualifications 4 Experience using Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmark configurations to harden systems and applications. Minimum Qualifications 5 Familiarity with cybersecurity focused frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and CIS Controls. Minimum Qualifications 6 Cybersecurity certifications are required from at least one of the following globally recognized organizations: ISC2 ISACA CompTIA SANS EC-Council Preferred Qualifications 1 2 years of experience in information security is preferred. The State Board of Elections welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits, character, and experiences that make each of us special and unique. It is only when we bring that individualism together and work as a diverse team that we thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race, religion, culture, sexual identity or orientation, age, or disability at the State Board of Elections. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.