Remote Information Security Analyst Jobs in Alaska

Job Description This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health.

We'd be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today. This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is currently located in Anchorage and Haines. The position may be filled statewide, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.

What you will be doing: In this role, you will support the department's information security program by performing hands-on assessments of systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and verify security control implementation. Additionally, they will facilitate secure code reviews, analyze security logs, coordinate penetration testing activities, and assist technical teams in applying remediation measures to strengthen system defenses. Their work will ensure compliance with required security and privacy frameworks such as HIPAA, HITECH, APIPA, IRS Pub 1075, PCI-DSS, and CJIS while helping maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of departmental data.

The position also supports continuous monitoring efforts, triages alerts, and supports incident investigations through evidence gathering and documentation. Through these activities, the successful applicant will contribute to the department's overall information assurance posture by applying established methods and tools to protect systems and ensure secure operations. Our organization, mission, and culture: The Department of Health's core mission is to "Promote and protect the health and well-being of Alaskans." As a member of the Department Security Office (DSO), your goal will be to work through the Department CISO to enable the Department to make informed decisions on the risks associated with the systems it employs

We strive to thoroughly assess each system that the Department engages, to ensure we can critically assess any associated risks and remediate those risks, where possible. To that same mission, we continually engage with peer agencies to monitor and remediate any security events or vulnerabilities that are identified, maintain currency in the security space, and protect the health and privacy data of the citizens of this great state. The benefits of joining our team: There is a worldwide shortage of cybersecurity professionals; our goal is to build a close-knit, collaborative environment where cyber professionals can learn and develop their skill sets in the above-mentioned areas, all while enjoying the security and peace of mind being a state employee affords.

The team is constantly reviewing training mechanisms and coursework to ensure that each team member can build out their knowledge sets in all facets of information technology. The team is highly connected and strives to continually collaborate and train each other when a hole is identified. Lastly, as experienced and trained security professionals, DSO staff enjoy benefits like the option of telecommuting and flexible working hours.

The working environment you can expect: The Anchorage DSO is centrally located in midtown Anchorage at the Frontier building. Local restaurants and even a movie theater are just around the corner. Midtown Anchorage offers plenty of amenities and is centrally located to afford an easy commute to all regions of the Anchorage Municipality and the Matanuska Valley.

Juneau DSO is located in the Alaska Office Building in downtown Juneau. Close to restaurants and a quick jaunt to the waterfront. This position has been approved for 100% telework in other cities in Alaska, as long as you have the bandwidth connectivity to perform the duties.

Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below: Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.

Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area. Special Notice: Salary is dependent on the location.

If selected, the candidate must work from within Alaska. Telework is permitted. Reliable internet connection required for Telework.

Minimum Qualifications Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class

They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations rather than specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Computer Network Defense: Knowledge of defensive measures to detect, respond, and protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. Information Assurance: Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity

Information Systems/Network Security: Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services. Systems Testing and Evaluation: Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures and technical characteristics of IT systems, including identifying critical operational issues. Web Technology: Knowledge of the principles and methods of web technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including web security, privacy policy practices, and user interface issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training in computer science, information systems, information assurance, cybersecurity, or a similar field and professional Information Technology experience. Special Note: Some positions may require the incumbent to have/obtain and maintain specific information security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Security+. These requirements will be specified in the recruitment bulletin and supporting position description.

"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. "Training" means the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction.

It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. "Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information At the time of application, please submit the following: Cover letter At the time of the interview, please provide the following: Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application. Current performance evaluation, if available.

A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualifications competencies. If chosen for the position, the candidate will be required to: Pass a fingerprinted background check. Within 6 months of appointment, must be able to obtain ecfirst's Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) certification (DOH paid).

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

COVER LETTER A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the position-specific competencies listed in the "Who We Are Looking For" section and how your skills will benefit the position. We request that your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and fit on one page.

EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S

education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration

WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for. If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: The location of this position is currently in Anchorage and Haines.

The position may be filled statewide, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. There are two position(s) to be filled. MULTIPLE VACANCIES This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.

The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application.

If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or another database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here:http://d...