Cybersecurity Analyst Team Lead

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Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Privacy Policy Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Close Cookie Preferences For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser Cybersecurity Analyst Team Lead (0955) | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Cybersecurity Analyst Team Lead (0955) | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Skip to main content Click here or press any key to continue. Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one. Already have an account? Sign In. User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Mississippi State Government Jobs powered by NEOGOV ® Cybersecurity Analyst Team Lead (0955) Print Apply  Cybersecurity Analyst Team Lead (0955) Salary $104,380.01 - $123,894.55 Annually Location 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9544-0649-20260108H Department 0649 - DHS-SUPPORT SERVICES Opening Date 01/08/2026 Closing Date 1/22/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $104,380.01 Agency Maximum Salary $123,894.55 What you'll need to be Successful Well organized. About the Agency The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Management Information Systems and will be located in STATE OFFICE. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov. About the Position "Cybersecurity Team Lead - Director of Policy and Compliance Position Overview The Cybersecurity Team Lead will oversee the agency's policy and compliance team and ensure alignment with state and federal cybersecurity requirements, industry frameworks, and internal standards. This role manages the agency's enterprise security policy, third-party risk reviews, internal risk assessments, audits, and ongoing compliance efforts. The Team Lead serves as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity policy, guiding both technical and non-technical staff to strengthen and maintain the agency's overall security posture. Key Responsibilities • Own and manage the agency's enterprise security policy, ensuring it is current and aligned with industry standards and best practices and state policies. • Lead the policy and compliance team, providing guidance, mentoring, and day-to-day direction. • Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures across the agency. • Oversee vendor and third-party risk assessments to evaluate security practices and contract compliance. • Oversee the vulnerability management process, ensuring scans are performed, findings are reported to system owners, and remediation is tracked and verified. • Perform risk analyses to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential threats to agency systems. • Coordinate with internal and external auditors, manage responses, and track remediation efforts. • Conduct compliance checks to ensure agency adherence to applicable state, federal, and industry regulations (such as NIST, CIS, IRS 1075). • Prepare and deliver regular reports on compliance posture, risk findings, and audit results to executive leadership. • Stay current on emerging regulations, frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices to ensure agency readiness. • Promote a culture of security awareness and accountability across the organization. • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans, ensuring business continuity and alignment with organizational risk management and regulatory requirements. Coordinate testing, documentation, and updates to DR procedures to mitigate potential operational disruptions." Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of IT experience with emphasis in security and compliance. Description Benefits Questions No available description Health/Prescription InsuranceE