Cybersecurity Analyst, Entry
Cybersecurity Analyst, IT System Administration - Entry
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $6,068.00 - $8,164.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 7/30/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive cybersecurity professional to join our Information Technology Division as a Cybersecurity Analyst. In this vital role, you’ll take point on threat hunting, endpoint detect and response administration and supporting the DNR IT Cybersecurity program as a first line of defense and customer contact for security operations, handling alerts, and assisting our scientists, server operators, and law enforcement officers with security related issues, and escalating complex incidents to senior staff. You’ll work closely with other cybersecurity staff daily to participate in vulnerability management, attack surface management, governance, and with engineers and architects to ensure DNR people, data, and systems maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability to serve the residents of the great state of Washington. Your work will have a direct impact on DNR's mission-critical services across Washington state. If you're ready to grow your career in public sector cybersecurity and join a highly collaborative environment, apply today and help secure Washington's natural resource systems for the future.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and respond to security incidents or risks, gather needed information, and find appropriate solutions.
- Use multiple centralized endpoint protection tools to monitor client workstations. Resolve issues in endpoint detection and response client software by working directly with end users.
- Assist in the analysis of and response to cybersecurity incidents, including initial forensic analysis.
- Work closely with service desk, desktop engineering, and cybersecurity staff to coordinate efforts to protect and secure data, systems, our users, and the business.
- Assist others in configuration and maintenance of Microsoft 365 endpoint technologies as needed.
- Engage with employees after security incidents to provide personalized consultations on how to prevent future incidents.
- Educate employees on the importance of cybersecurity, explaining best practices, policies, and procedures in simple terms.
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity technology monitoring systems, resolving issues and escalating to appropriate staff as needed
- Assist in research planning and metrics gathering for new and existing systems, helping to evaluate effectiveness and areas for improvement.
- Stay current on emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies, contributing suggestions for potential implementations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other closely related field AND 1 year of professional experience with Windows desktop operating systems;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Experience with Windows Server, including Remote Desktop, built-in system logs, and monitoring tools.
- Experience with a centrally managed malware protection solution in an enterprise environment.
- Experience with Azure / Microsoft 365 / Defender for Endpoint / Office 365 cloud computing administration and configuration.
- Knowledge of:
- General cybersecurity and information systems concepts and principles.
- Documenting information security procedures.
- Mainstream operating systems and a wide range of information technologies, such as network, server, ITSM systems, automated policy compliance tools, and desktop productivity software.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.