Security Operations Center Analyst

Looking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced technology industry? Look no further!

The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware’s central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services. 

Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field.

In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale.

To learn more visit DTI’s Website at https://dti.delaware.gov/

DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.

Principal responsibilities include working on a world class Security Operations Team, focused on protection of customer data and network traffic.  Responsible for administering, and overseeing information security systems, tools, polices, and procedures required to protect critical assets. Responsible for technical leadership in the monitoring for a wide and varied number of critical information systems to detect and analyze abnormalities/problems, initiate corrective actions, and restore systems to normal function. 

The primary focus of this position is on the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the infrastructure and the processes required for delivering applications and services throughout the state, including those managed and operated by third parties.

The candidate will improve the State’s overall security posture and strengthen our overall security capabilities.  The selected individual will have high expectations of accomplishment and solid industry knowledge, ambition, talent, and people skills.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

• Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Possess an associate’s degree in IT Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Security Operations Center Analyst
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possess a minimum of 1 year of Information Technology experience in an enterprise environment.
• Possess the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve security issues related to network devices, servers, PCs, mobile devices, cloud services.
• Possess knowledge of security tools, understanding of security vulnerabilities. 
• Possess a strong understanding of networking, security, and server systems technology, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, Next-gen AV/Endpoint security, Email, Storage, Syslog, Windows Server, Identity Access Mgmt., TCP/IP. 
• Possess a minimum of 1 year experience with security operations center services, security incident detection, analysis, response services and or using an enterprise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DTI participates in the Federal E-Verify system where we will provide the federal government with each Executive Branch new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  For more information visit our Job Seeker Resource web page.

DTI does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

DTI’s Benefits to Include:

• Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care), Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
• 21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually.
• State funded learning opportunities, mentor programs and professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
• Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

To learn more about the State’s comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Delaware State Employee Benefits 

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at https://statejobs.delaware.gov/

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.