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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Analyst II - **Company:** The State Of Utah - **Location:** Taylorsville, UT, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $65,333.0 - $106,184.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Log Analysis, Network Architecture, PCI Data Security Standards, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cybercrime, CIS Benchmarks, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce011b516c22bffb ## About the Role * Security Monitoring & Threat Hunting: Proficiency in leading daily security monitoring of systems, firewalls, and endpoint protection, including the ability to perform threat hunting and investigate anomalies. * Incident Response & Forensics: Expert-level capability in coordinating incident response (triage, containment, eradication) and conducting forensic investigations like log analysis, malware review, and packet captures. * Risk & Vulnerability Management: Experience conducting advanced vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, threat modeling, and risk assessments. * Compliance & Governance: Strong knowledge of regulatory and security frameworks, including NIST CSF/RMF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. * Security Architecture: Familiarity with secure system, network, and cloud design principles, such as zero-trust and SASE architectures. * Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to act as a subject-matter expert, mentor junior and mid-level analysts, and lead complex security projects. * Communication: Ability to prepare detailed reports, metrics, and executive briefings for diverse stakeholders, including IT, engineering, legal, and compliance teams. ## Description * Performs and coordinates Security Incident Response activities with State Agencies. * Communicates alerts regarding intrusions and compromises to network infrastructure, applications and operating systems. * Assists with implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls. * Monitoring and assisting with compliance, such as, PCI DSS Compliance, IRS FTI compliance, HIPAA Compliance, CJIS Compliance or any other regulatory compliance that is applicable to the agencies supported. * Assist agencies with regulatory audits. * Performs / assists agencies with risk assessments. * Monitors and reviews threat intelligence. * Review firewall requests. * Performs security assessments for agency systems/applications., In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include: * Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. * Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. * Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. * Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency Division of Technology Services (DTS): The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements daily. 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