IT SECURITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 01192026-74495

The State of Tennessee is seeking an IT Security Program Specialist to support and evaluate enterprise-level information security initiatives and disaster recovery plans. This role involves conducting risk assessments, contributing to security protocols, and enhancing user awareness across the organization. Responsibilities Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery - Assists in the development and testing of recovery plans and continuity strategies to ensure operational resilience during outages or emergencies Vulnerability Management & Application Security - Participates in enterprise-level risk assessments, identifies threats, and contributes to the creation of mitigation strategies Cloud Security - Assists in analysis and reporting of cloud security and contributes to the creation of cloud security strategies Security Monitoring & Analysis - Monitors systems and reports for vulnerabilities and potential breaches; performs analysis to uncover security gaps and trends Policy & Program Support - Assists in developing and updating security policies, procedures, and enterprise standards Training & Awareness - Supports user training initiatives and communicates security practices and threats across the organization Communication & Collaboration - Coordinates with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues, plan exercises, and ensure cohesive security measures Skills Bachelor's degree in a relevant IT or business discipline One year of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, or information security analysis Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis (up to four years) Company Overview State government is the largest employer in Tennessee, with approximately 43,500 employees in the three branches of government. It was founded in 1796, and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship State of Tennessee has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.