What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Security Analyst position at State of Ohio Jobs?
About the Division
The Information Systems Division (ISD) provides for the diverse technology needs of the department and Ohio’s aging network, supporting 25,000 system users. Today’s approach to healthy aging is more holistic and connected than ever before. This means that our aging services platforms need to support a greater connected ecosystem where information and interoperability are essential for long-term success, person-centered care, and quality outcomes. Comprehensive platforms must connect the ecosystem to ensure that every part of the solution works together to create a positive, seamless experience, reducing manual work and advancing data analytics.
ISD objectives are:
ISD’s team members strive to master these personal attributes:
- Listening, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to translate information into understandable terms to a variety of audiences.
- Responsive and alert to new learning opportunities, growth, and development of technical, interpersonal, and business skills; able to recognize and address areas needing improvement.
- Motivated and competent to contribute appropriate time and effort to work needing attention.
- Attentive to detail with focus on accurate and timely results.
- Organized and able to prioritize tasks, responding effectively to competing needs.
About the Role
The Senior Security Analyst role will work collaboratively with IT’s leadership team and key stakeholders to advance ODA’s capabilities with respect to security compliance, data governance, and information technology-related processes.
This role will:
- Ensure IT systems comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- Assess security risks, system dependencies, and privacy concerns, contributing to security design reviews and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support incident response coordination, assisting in security investigations, documentation, and remediation efforts.
- Conduct security assessments, support compliance audits, and maintain security protocol documentation.
- Assist in vendor security evaluations, facilitate security awareness training, and enhance organizational cybersecurity resilience.
To be successful, the ideal candidate will have:
- Solid knowledge of security and data privacy compliance processes
- Solid knowledge of data governance practices
- Extensive experience working within projects making recommendations through defined tasks, leading meetings, and other tasks
- Extensive experience with information system process analysis and documentation
- Excellent communication skills both with technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
- Or completion of associate core program in computer science, information systems, or business administration; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: leading analysts and analyzing business operations to determine areas to implement solutions through the use of information technology and reducing overall costs and/or providing efficiencies.
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science, information systems, or business administration; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: leading analysts and analyzing business operations to determine areas to implement solutions through the use of information technology and reducing overall costs and/or providing efficiencies.
- Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Job Skills: Information Technology
Salary Information
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases, successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year as supported by successful performance evaluation results. We also offer cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of eligible public service, and wellness incentives.
Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Classification: Business Process Analyst 3
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
