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25-04649
Security Analyst I
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$2,889.42 - $4,334.20 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
Location
1260 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking a Security Analyst I for the Division of Enterprise and Technology Services. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the daily administration of three state administered retirement systems with nearly $25 billion in combined assets. These systems have a membership of approximately 433,000 state and local government employees in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including state employees, state police officers, city and county employees, as well as non-teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities.
This position is in the Information Security Branch and will be an instrumental member of the day-to-day security operations.
KPPA offers great benefits for full-time employees including affordable first day health insurance as well as optional dental and vision insurance with an optional health reimbursement account. Other benefits include: a wellness incentive program, life insurance, a retirement plan, vacation leave, paid holidays, sick leave, employee discounts, training and career development opportunities, optional deferred compensation program (401k/457), flexible work schedules, ample parking, and a walkable campus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Investigate and evaluate security incidents. Update incident reports and track progress.
Perform monitoring of system logs and security events and evaluate risk and next steps.
Assist in the development of security operation plan of actions for incident detection and response.
Review current security situation awareness and perform security reviews using security dashboards.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Skills in security analytics concepts with attention to details.
Knowledge of security tools and ability to perform log reviews.
Knowledge of security incident process with abilities to investigate, research and document throughout the process.
Knowledge and ability to evaluate security risks or vulnerabilities with skills in determining severity levels.
For more information about Kentucky Public Pensions Authority, visit our website at https://kyret.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR a graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in information technology (IT) or related field OR certification in an IT related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of experience in IT security will substitute for the required education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically perform work in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lori Casey at [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Advertisement Closes
8/5/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-04649
Security Analyst I
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$2,889.42 - $4,334.20 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
Location
1260 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking a Security Analyst I for the Division of Enterprise and Technology Services. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the daily administration of three state administered retirement systems with nearly $25 billion in combined assets. These systems have a membership of approximately 433,000 state and local government employees in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including state employees, state police officers, city and county employees, as well as non-teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities.
This position is in the Information Security Branch and will be an instrumental member of the day-to-day security operations.
KPPA offers great benefits for full-time employees including affordable first day health insurance as well as optional dental and vision insurance with an optional health reimbursement account. Other benefits include: a wellness incentive program, life insurance, a retirement plan, vacation leave, paid holidays, sick leave, employee discounts, training and career development opportunities, optional deferred compensation program (401k/457), flexible work schedules, ample parking, and a walkable campus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Investigate and evaluate security incidents. Update incident reports and track progress.
Perform monitoring of system logs and security events and evaluate risk and next steps.
Assist in the development of security operation plan of actions for incident detection and response.
Review current security situation awareness and perform security reviews using security dashboards.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Skills in security analytics concepts with attention to details.
Knowledge of security tools and ability to perform log reviews.
Knowledge of security incident process with abilities to investigate, research and document throughout the process.
Knowledge and ability to evaluate security risks or vulnerabilities with skills in determining severity levels.
For more information about Kentucky Public Pensions Authority, visit our website at https://kyret.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR a graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in information technology (IT) or related field OR certification in an IT related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of experience in IT security will substitute for the required education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically perform work in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lori Casey at [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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