Security Operations Analyst Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Security Operations Analyst St. Louis County, MO – 3.6 Clayton, MO Job Details Full-time $33.17 – $39.80 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer Science Mid-level IT Associate’s degree CompTIA Security+ 2 years Information Technology Full Job Description St. Louis County Government’s Department of Information Technology seeks to hire for the position of Security Operations Analyst . The Security Operations Analyst at Saint Louis County plays a key role in protecting organizational systems and data by identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring for threats, managing detection tools, and responding to security incidents. This position also supports remediation efforts and provides mentorship to Associate Analysts, contributing to team growth and operational resilience. Addressing complex issues distinguishes this job class from IT37-Associate Security / Network Analyst. The starting salary range for this position is between $33.17 – $39.80 hourly, depending upon the candidate’s qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits – St. Louis County Website. St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid. Examples of Duties Monitor and analyze security alerts generated by security controls. Investigate incidents, assessing the risk and determining the root cause. Provide reports regarding the posture of users, devices, and networks. Support end users with remediating access restrictions. Work with others in IT to ensure solutions are securely configured. Other tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in an Information Technology (IT) discipline At least two years of relevant work experience Preference may be given to applicants who have the following qualifications: Completed CompTIA’s Security+ certification Ability to communicate security related concepts to non-cybersecurity personnel Possess strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills Display clear attention to detail Capable of following department and county policies Able to discreetly handle sensitive information as defined by appropriate standards and ethics Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant’s earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years.

Other benefits include:

paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.