Cybersecurity Analyst 1 - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)
Job Summary:
The Cybersecurity Analyst 1 supports the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Information Security Program by assisting with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities. This position contributes to IT and information security risk assessments, audits, continuous monitoring, and compliance initiatives to ensure DJJ systems and data are protected in accordance with federal, state, and agency requirements. The Cybersecurity Analyst will assist and report to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) / Information Security Officer (ISO).
This role is ideal for an early-career cybersecurity professional seeking hands-on experience in a regulated public sector environment.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Assist with IT and information security risk assessments, audits, and gap analyses using DJJ’s eGRC tools.
Support execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) and POA&M activities
Assist control and process owners by providing guidance on security controls and remediation activities.
Track, monitor, and report on audit findings and remediation progress.
Help identify, document, and communicate significant IT and cybersecurity risks.
Compliance & Regulatory Support
Assist with System Security Plan (SSP) documentation.
Participate in supply chain risk assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-161, including mitigation tracking.
Support compliance initiatives related to incident response, contingency planning, and system categorization.
Security Operations & Program Support
Assist with security awareness training (SAT) and phishing awareness programs, including tracking completion and effectiveness metrics.
Support incident response planning and documentation activities.
Participate in disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning activities, including:
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
Disaster Recovery (DR) tabletop exercises, simulations, and failover testing
Support configuration and asset tracking efforts using tools such as CMDB, Zendesk, and ServiceNow (SNOW).
Tools, Technologies, and Platforms (Exposure/Support)
Proofpoint email security
Blancco media sanitization
Demarc and email authentication (DMARC)
Dark/frozen device handling
AWS disaster recovery workshops and exercises
Participation in supply chain and contingency planning working groups
Other Duties
Complete assigned IT security initiatives and projects as required.
Participate in required training related to DJJ IT Security, RMF, and GRC platforms.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Security or related field or equivalent experience and three (3) years of proven experience and demonstrated success in technology leadership with emphasis on information security and data governance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools or processes
Experience with HIPAA or similar regulatory audits
Experience administering SAT programs
Industry certifications such as CISA, CISSP, Security+, GSNA, or similar.
Experience supporting or administering security awareness training programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must successfully complete required background checks
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
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