IS Applications Analyst 2 -… at Metropolitan… · Nashville

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity and Compliance Analyst classified under Metro’s IS Applications Analyst 2 to perform duties for departmental information security and compliance operations. The role reports directly to MNPD’s IT Security Manager and under general supervision, works collaboratively with MNPD IT sections and Metro ITS Information Security to maintain a secure, CJIS compliant technology environment supporting public-safety operations.

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is a 24/7/365 operation. Whether you are a sworn or civilian employee, you will be responsible for the general welfare of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum communications both within Metro and between Metro and the general public. If this environment is appealing and exciting to you, then you might want to consider a job with Metro Nashville Police Department.

• Perform assignments and duties for the Police IT division to ensure departmental compliance with the FBI CJIS Security Policy, Metro Government Information Security Framework, and applicable MNPD policies.
• Communicate CJIS and other security alerts, advisories, and directives to MNPD IT personnel and affected divisions.
• May collect, organize, update, and maintain information security documentation, including system security configurations, diagrams, inventories, and audit artifacts.
• Collect and review routine internal and external information security audits.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and dissemination of MNPD information security policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and security guidelines.
• Administer and monitor security technologies including identity and access management tools, endpoint and mobile device security solutions, logging/monitoring platforms, network security controls, and vulnerability management systems.
• Conduct periodic reviews of user access, system permissions, encryption status, patch levels, and other required CJIS security controls.
• Collaborates with Metro ITS Enterprise Security for Metro-wide security initiatives, incident response coordination, and risk management activities.
• Assists with incident reporting, documentation, tracking, and remediation activities.
• Assists with the delivery of security awareness training and guidance to MNPD personnel, contractors, and partner agencies.
• Assists with vendor security compliance evaluations.
• Participates in disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning.
• Attends off-site meetings, trainings, or conferences related to information security, compliance, and technology operations.
• Perform on-call support duties as required to support Police IT’s 24x7x365 technology operations, including potential on-site response outside of standard business hours.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Four (4) years of experience in information technology security and compliance operations.

***Additional education in an IT related degree field of study may be considered in lieu of some experience. (1:1 ratio)***

LICENSES REQUIRED Valid Driver License Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Attainment of security certification such as CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
• Experience with CJIS-aligned security controls, risk assessments, and compliance audits and possesses the ability to communicate security requirements and risks effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.