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Join to apply for the CYBERSECURITY ANALYST role at State of Rhode Island 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the CYBERSECURITY ANALYST role at State of Rhode Island Illustrative Examples of Work Performed Responsibilities: The Cybersecurity Analyst position will support digital forensics, threat hunting, threat intelligence gathering, data analysis, producing reports, implementing, and monitoring security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and information within the organization. Conducts comprehensive analysis to identify and categorize threats, encompassing phishing attacks, user events, data compliance issues, and malware attacks. Conducts regular audits of user accounts and access to ensure the IAM technology and configured controls directly support CJIS, PII policies and other regulatory requirements. Management of cloud application security including Office 365, G-Suite, and Azure. Maintains and monitors the EDR and SIEM environment in addition to other technologies. Prepares documentation on the organizations overall state of security, offering insights and recommendations for remediation. Monitors and identifies patching requirements for network hardware. Foster effective communication channels with team members, sharing critical information and insights. Promotes best practice security strategies to mitigate threats. Demonstrates proficient project management, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal. Required Qualifications For Appointment Qualifications and Skills: The successful candidate must have a minimum of five years of hands-on experience with forensic security tools to support detection, response, mitigation, and/or reporting of cyber threats; five or more years of experience in threat analysis, showcasing a deep understanding of threat landscapes and attack vectors; a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience. Previous exposure to Managed Service Provider (MSP), Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), or Managed Detection and Response (MDR) environments. Experience with discerning patterns, anomalies, and issues across diverse threat vectors. Experience with various industry best practices and standards regarding cyber security. Experience with log aggregation technologies. Supplemental Information

RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

CYBERSECURITY ANALYST

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PAY GRADE 8736 ($103,542 - $117,437)

July 1, 2025 – July 22, 2025 About the Office of the Attorney General : The Attorney General is the state’s top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of Rhode Island through a broad range of duties. Every day, the Office’s attorneys fight to ensure the public safety of the state’s communities, improve the economic security of its citizens, safeguard the state’s spectacular natural resources, and restore the public’s trust in government. Assistant and Special Assistant Attorneys General represent the people of Rhode Island in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts, and the supreme courts of Rhode Island and the United States. The Office is unique among attorneys general offices across the country. Out of fifty states, only two other offices share the same broad criminal mission. The Office’s attorneys prosecute complex and violent crimes but also functionally serve as one of the nation’s largest district attorney’s offices, prosecuting all felonies throughout the state. If applying for this position by submitting cover letter and resume via mail or email, no need to apply through online system. How to Apply: Applicants should email or mail (1) a cover letter summarizing why you are interested and describing the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position, (2) resume, and (3) list of three references to: Aida Gomez Director of Administration Office of the Attorney General 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903 Agomez@riag.ri.gov Equal Opportunity Employer: The Attorney General’s Office is stronger, more credible, and more capable when its employees bring diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to their work. The Office encourages all qualified applicants from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or covered veteran status. Other Information: Finalists will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation. For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Rhode Island by 2x Get notified about new Cyber Security Analyst jobs in Providence, RI . Pawtucket, RI $90,900.00-$136,300.00 1 week ago Pawtucket, RI $101,400.00-$152,200.00 1 week ago Systems Security Analyst/Cyber Defense Analyst Warwick, RI $100,000.00-$110,000.00 6 days ago Providence, RI $120,000.00-$160,000.00 1 day ago Johnston, RI $66,320.00-$99,480.00 1 week ago DoD Skillbridge Intern - Cybersecurity Intern Kingston, RI $76,159.00-$87,124.00 1 week ago Providence, RI $142,300.00-$195,700.00 4 hours ago Information Security & Compliance Specialist Electronic Security Systems Service Technician III Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cybersecurity Engineering Operational Technology - Senior - Consulting Providence, RI $74,961.00-$164,800.00 2 days ago Cyber SDC - Cyber Solutions Operations - L2 - Senior - Consulting - Location Open Providence, RI $77,500.00-$140,900.00 1 week ago Associate Director, Cloud Security Architect Rhode Island, United States $124,000.00-$259,000.00 1 day ago Faculty-Adjunct-Computer Science-Cyber Security Cybersecurity - Digital Identity - Senior - Location OPEN Providence, RI $103,800.00-$190,300.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Rhode Island

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