Key Management Analyst #5-7-382 at State of Missouri – Jefferson City, Missouri

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Key Management Analyst role is a core security function and a foundational pillar of data protection. This position will focus on cryptographic principles, certificate-based authentication and automation of the key management systems. This position will weigh heavily on policies, standards and strategies. This involves a blend of technical expertise (working with servers, networking, hardware security modules or cloud services) and strategic thinking.

• Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  
  
• The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Office of Cybersecurity (OCS).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

• Key lifecycle management.
• Generate, rotate, and decommission cryptographic keys.
• Audit, compliance, and policy enforcement - Audit key usage and generate logs to determine compliance with security standards and guidelines (e.g., NIST, PCI DSS, IRS PUB1075).
• Design and implement access policies so only authorized users and services can use or manage keys.
• Develop and test backup and recovery procedures for the KMS to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the KMS infrastructure, which may include on-premise hardware security modules (HSMs) or cloud-based services.
• Assist in investigations and respond to security incidents related to key compromise or unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with the automation team to identify efficient and secure security posture while ensuring consistency and reducing human intervention. Including, key generation, rotation and decommissioning.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate the KMS platform with new and existing applications.
• Collaborate with the cloud teams to identify and maintain KMS integration with cloud services.

A bachelor's or associate degree related to Computer Information Systems and multi-functional IT experience, including intermediate experience with the following, or similar, State of Missouri IT related services:

• Cryptographic fundamentals.
• Key management principles.
• Security Standards, frameworks and compliance such as NIST, FIPS 140-2, FERPA, and HIPAA.
• API and scripting.
• Integration and troubleshooting.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Knowledge of the state’s networking environment. Skill in recognizing security intrusions and taking appropriate actions. Skill in analyzing and correlating data, and noticing patterns and discrepancies.

The classification for this position is Cybersecurity Specialist; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov