Security Analyst

Overview

Join a dynamic and award-winning team that is dedicated to actively improving our cybersecurity posture every day. The Lee County Clerks Department of Innovation & Technology is seeking a Security Analyst who thrives on solving challenges, implementing real-world solutions, and making a measurable impact on organizational security.

This role is not just about governance for the sake of appearances. It’s about contributing to a working InfoSec team that is constantly assessing and improving our posture, responding to emerging threats, and implementing best practices to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. We don’t just check a box that says we have a security program; we are an InfoSec team actively working every day to defend against threats, mitigate risks, and implement effective, practical solutions. Leadership at all levels, from executives to divisional management, fully support our efforts, ensuring the resources and collaboration needed to continually advance our security posture.

As a Security Analyst, you’ll go beyond the basics- actively identifying vulnerabilities, improving processes, and deploying technologies that enhance our security and resilience. This is a role for those who want to see the tangible results of their work in a fast-moving, results-driven environment.

If you want to be part of an organization that supports a positive security culture from the top down, a department that is focused on continuous security posture improvement and a team where action and impact define success, join us in building a strong cybersecurity program and protecting the public trust.

Why work for us? The Clerk's office encourages a positive work-life balance and offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Superior health care plans with low premiums
• Competitive retirement and pension plans - Florida Retirement System and 457 deferred compensation options
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, birthday leave, and volunteer time
• Our Wellness Program gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• We are a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Our office values a work-life balance. Enjoy your nights and weekends with friends and family!
  
  
  

At the Clerk's Office you can:

• Work with a purpose
• Give back to the community
• Be part of a team
• Pursue career advancement opportunities
• Reach your professional and personal goals
  
  
  

Position Function and Duties

This Security Analyst has responsibilities to ensure the agency’s digital assets are protected from unauthorized access by identifying, investigating, and resolving potential security breaches. This is done by conducting security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis; and performing both internal and external security audits. All functions are performed in accordance with the Agency’s strategy and the Innovation and Technology Department policies, procedures, and guidelines with minimal direction from management.

Position Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage assigned responsibilities to include managing permissions, and access rights in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy, security and regulatory compliance.
• Generate statistics and prepare reports for management and/or team members on security posture.
• Manage the planning and design of enterprise security architecture, under the direction of the management, to include: policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures.
• Manage the planning and design of an enterprise business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan, under the direction of the Management, where appropriate.
• Keep up with emerging security alerts and issues by assessing the current threat landscape.
• Manage risk assessments and conduct analysis and research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of security enhancement and development efforts.
• Manage security assessments, identify gaps in existing security architecture, and recommend changes or improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors. Communicate current and emerging security threats to management and team members.
  
  
  

Qualifications

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Education, Experience & Certification(s):

• Associate Degree in the Information Technology field or 2 years of IT industry experience.
• 2 years direct work experience in a security analysis capacity.
• Technical certifications preferred.
• ITIL v4 certification preferred.
• Or any combination of education, training and work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• This position requires a minimum two-year term and successful completion of the associated training plan prior to promotion eligibility.
  
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Solid customer service orientation.
• Solid ability to present ideas in business-friendly language.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Keen attention to details.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Solid understanding of ITIL principles.
• Proficient with software tools and utilities including, but not limited to Microsoft ® Project, Visio, PowerPoint and Office.
• Good understanding of current industry standards, commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the information technology industry.
• Ability to conduct research into information technology application and product issues.
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of hardware and software security systems, applications, and related products.
• Ability to manage systems planning, security principles, and general systems management best practices.
• Experience with testing, flowchart, and data mapping tools and procedures.
  
  
  

Supplemental Information

Work Conditions:

• Office: May require extensive time sitting at computer.
• Work from Home: Majority of time is spent sitting at the computer.
• This position may require going to other agencies, departments, and/or offices on different floors and/or buildings throughout the day.
• This position may require fingerprinting to meet FDLE security standards.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• This position may require bending and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
  
  
  

Note: Vacancy postings may be closed at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified.