Cybersecurity I

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s goal is to make Mississippi a safer place for the state’s three million residents. Our employees perform a variety of tasks, including issuing driver’s licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations, and much more. For questions regarding this position please contact humanresources@dps.ms.gov.

About the Position

The Cybersecurity I is with the Homeland Security Department, JACKSON, MS, and will be responsible for:

• Assist in monitoring organizational networks, systems, and applications for security threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection systems.
• Review system logs, alerts, and reports to identify potential security incidents and escalate issues as needed.
• Participate in incident response activities, including documentation, containment, and recovery efforts under senior staff guidance.
• Conduct routine vulnerability scans and assist in remediation efforts to address identified risks.
• Help enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Assist with user access management, including account creation, password resets, and permission reviews.
• Provide basic cybersecurity awareness support to staff, including guidance on phishing, password security, and safe computing practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security incidents, system configurations, and response actions.
• Support system updates, patch management, and security configuration changes.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and compliance checks in alignment with state, federal, or agency standards.
• Collaborate with IT staff to ensure systems are secure, updated, and functioning properly.
• Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

• Computer Proficiency
• Risk Management
• Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus and IDPS concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity/technology-related fields with experience in analyzing threats, incidents, and cyber threat trends. Also, research skills and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Optional Insurances (dental, vision, cancer)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Holidays
• Retirement Programs
• Deferred Compensation
• State Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Career Ladders