INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST-JUNIOR

Join a hybrid information security support role focused on monitoring, risk analysis, and policy compliance for IT systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity activities under direction, including security monitoring and security awareness initiatives
• Assist with risk analysis and support organizational cybersecurity policy compliance
• Help with security audits and support incident response activities
• Contribute to the implementation of risk mitigation strategies for IT systems and applications
• Provide experience supporting mission-critical public safety systems
• Support cybersecurity documentation and policy review work

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 1 year of experience in information security, risk analysis, or cybersecurity policy implementation
• Graduate coursework in information security may substitute for one year of experience
• Experience in cybersecurity or incident response may substitute for education up to four years
• Must pass a criminal background check and provide CJIS fingerprints
• You may be required to disclose information about your criminal history during the selection process

Preferred Experience

• Cloud, infrastructure, endpoint, or application security support experience
• ServiceNow or similar ITSM experience

Technologies & Tools

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
• Vulnerability scanners
• Endpoint protection platforms
• Encryption and authentication tools
• ServiceNow
• Standard office software

Job Information

• Job type: Full-Time
• Department: Finance and Administration
• Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid)
• Number of positions: (1) position to be filled
• Work location: Department of Finance & Administration, Davidson County
• Salary: USD $4,562 - $5,694 per month
• Annual salary range: $54,744 - $68,328
• Opening date/time: 09/23/2026 12:00AM Central Time
• Closing date/time: 09/29/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Hybrid / Background Check Details

• This position is designed as Hybrid (in office and remote)
• Requires a criminal background check and CJIS fingerprints
• May require providing information about criminal history to be considered

Competencies (KSA’s)

• Tech Savvy
• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Strategic Mindset

Knowledge

• Information security best practices
• Risk assessment and audit techniques
• Cybersecurity tools and defense strategies
• Regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Incident response and recovery procedures

Skills

• System monitoring and vulnerability detection
• Policy review and documentation
• Communication and training
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Secure system configuration and testing

Abilities

• Detect and escalate security issues
• Communicate risk information clearly
• Prioritize multiple tasks during incidents
• Adapt to evolving threat landscapes
• Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Role Overview (Under Direction)

• Supports organizational cybersecurity through security monitoring, risk analysis, policy compliance, and security awareness initiatives
• Assists with security audits, incident response, and implementation of risk mitigation strategies for IT systems and applications
• Differs from the Information Security Analyst-Senior role in that senior incumbents direct and lead security policy promulgation, risk analysis, safeguard and compliance efforts, and incident response, with responsibility for supervising subordinate employees