State of Tennessee
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST-SENIOR -01092026-74326
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST-SENIOR
Opening Date: 01/09/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date: 01/15/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $6,544.00 - $8,454.00
Salary (Annually): $78,528.00 - $101,448.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Nashville, TN; Department: Finance & Administration, Business Solutions Delivery Division, Davidson County
Background Check: CJIS (Fingerprints) and Name Base background checks required. Criminal background check required. The link: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/finance/job-specification-files/Information%20Security%20Analyst%20SR.pdf
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in information security, risk management, or policy implementation.
Graduate coursework in information security may substitute for one year of experience.
Experience in cybersecurity or incident response may substitute for up to four years of education.
Alternate qualification: Three years as an Information Security Analyst - Junior or CISSP certification also qualifies.
Overview Under direction, the Information Security Analyst-Senior leads information security operations including policy enforcement, risk assessments, incident response, and compliance management. This role also supervises junior staff and ensures security measures align with strategic and regulatory requirements. The role differs from the Information Security Analyst-Junior by having supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Direct risk assessments and audits to identify security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with regulations.
Develop, update, and implement security policies, procedures, and system controls.
Supervise junior staff, delegate security tasks, and provide training on forensic techniques and risk management.
Oversee monitoring and analysis of security events and manage response and recovery operations.
Coordinate physical and digital security programs and lead enterprise threat mitigation efforts.
Prepare executive reports on system health, audit findings, and compliance trends.
Advise on vendor security contracts and review MOU, grants, and agreements for security compliance.
Evaluate new security products and design secure system architectures.
Promote user awareness through security training and policy communication.
Lead investigation and resolution of security incidents and breaches.
Competencies
Strategic Mindset
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Optimizes Work Processes
Knowledges
Advanced cybersecurity best practices
Regulatory and compliance frameworks
Risk assessment methodologies
Systems architecture and defense-in-depth
Data privacy and protection strategies
Skills
Risk and threat analysis
Policy creation and enforcement
Forensic investigation
Team supervision and training
Report preparation and presentation
Abilities
Manage high-priority security projects
Advise on compliance strategy
Lead cross-functional response teams
Communicate complex security topics clearly
Drive improvements in enterprise security posture
Tools & Equipment
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Compliance Management Tools
Forensic Analysis Tools
Vulnerability Scanners
Microsoft Office Suite
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Closing Date: 01/15/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $6,544.00 - $8,454.00
Salary (Annually): $78,528.00 - $101,448.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Nashville, TN; Department: Finance & Administration, Business Solutions Delivery Division, Davidson County
Background Check: CJIS (Fingerprints) and Name Base background checks required. Criminal background check required. The link: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/finance/job-specification-files/Information%20Security%20Analyst%20SR.pdf
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in information security, risk management, or policy implementation.
Graduate coursework in information security may substitute for one year of experience.
Experience in cybersecurity or incident response may substitute for up to four years of education.
Alternate qualification: Three years as an Information Security Analyst - Junior or CISSP certification also qualifies.
Overview Under direction, the Information Security Analyst-Senior leads information security operations including policy enforcement, risk assessments, incident response, and compliance management. This role also supervises junior staff and ensures security measures align with strategic and regulatory requirements. The role differs from the Information Security Analyst-Junior by having supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Direct risk assessments and audits to identify security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with regulations.
Develop, update, and implement security policies, procedures, and system controls.
Supervise junior staff, delegate security tasks, and provide training on forensic techniques and risk management.
Oversee monitoring and analysis of security events and manage response and recovery operations.
Coordinate physical and digital security programs and lead enterprise threat mitigation efforts.
Prepare executive reports on system health, audit findings, and compliance trends.
Advise on vendor security contracts and review MOU, grants, and agreements for security compliance.
Evaluate new security products and design secure system architectures.
Promote user awareness through security training and policy communication.
Lead investigation and resolution of security incidents and breaches.
Competencies
Strategic Mindset
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Optimizes Work Processes
Knowledges
Advanced cybersecurity best practices
Regulatory and compliance frameworks
Risk assessment methodologies
Systems architecture and defense-in-depth
Data privacy and protection strategies
Skills
Risk and threat analysis
Policy creation and enforcement
Forensic investigation
Team supervision and training
Report preparation and presentation
Abilities
Manage high-priority security projects
Advise on compliance strategy
Lead cross-functional response teams
Communicate complex security topics clearly
Drive improvements in enterprise security posture
Tools & Equipment
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Compliance Management Tools
Forensic Analysis Tools
Vulnerability Scanners
Microsoft Office Suite
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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