Cybersecurity Analyst

Provo City is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst I-II to support the Cybersecurity Division in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of City systems, data, and services. This position performs professional cybersecurity work involving the analysis, investigation, and response to cybersecurity risks, incidents, and vulnerabilities across City operations. Qualified, civic minded candidates interested in supporting the security and resilience of City services are encouraged to apply., What are the main duties?

• Analyze phishing reports, alerts, and suspicious activity.
• Collect and preserve evidence related to cybersecurity incidents.
• Perform vendor and application security reviews.
• Develop reports, metrics, and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with Information Systems and City departments to address security concerns.
• Support cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives.
• Perform cybersecurity incident investigations, analysis, and documentation.
• Maintain cybersecurity playbooks, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify, track, and report cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, and control reviews.
• Serve as operational backup during staff absences or high-demand situations.
• Perform related duties as required., * Serves as a backup for operational cybersecurity functions during staff absences or incident surge conditions.
• May perform incident investigation and coordination activities as needed to maintain operational continuity.
• Expected to maintain sufficient familiarity with procedures and escalation guidelines to support uninterrupted cybersecurity operations.

Provo City will honor equivalent experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related IT field.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent).
• Experience with incident response, log analysis, or alert triage.
• Experience conducting security reviews, risk assessments, or vulnerability analysis.
• Familiarity with security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, identity management).
• Experience in government, public sector, or regulated environments.

What are the schedule or hour expectations?

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Provo, UT $72,401 - $118,496 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Pension plan
• Paid holidays, What is the compensation package?

Pay: (G32, 34) $72,401 - $118,496 annually (depending on experience)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule, and others. For more information about benefits