Job Description

Help change the world and improve the lives of North Dakota citizens by protecting a network of over 250,000 devices. North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is seeking an Information Security Analyst for our Information Security Division.


This position is a hybrid role and requires the ability to be able to respond to Fraine Barracks in Bismarck, ND within one hour.

This role is a long term, temporary position with no identified end date, and provides fully state paid medical insurance.

As our

Information Security Analyst

, you will:

Aid and support the Cybersecurity team in collecting and analyzing threat intelligence Provide guidance on opportunities for detections, protection, and risk-based remediation strategies. Gather, synthesize, and analyze open-source intelligence information. Work as part of the North Dakota State and Local Intelligence Center (NDSLIC).
The NDSLIC consists of state, local, and federal agencies focused on gathering, analyzing, and sharing intelligence on crimes such as drugs, fraud, and terrorism. This data supports law enforcement, government officials, and private industry in decision-making, public safety, and proactive law enforcement while protecting citizens' privacy. Your role will involve analyzing threats, providing intelligence, and promoting cybersecurity awareness for North Dakota's critical infrastructure across both public and private sectors.


To succeed in this position, you will be comfortable working in an environment with a continuous workload and an emphasis on quality. You will be an inquisitive and constant learner open to observation and feedback. You should be highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively in order to meet organization standards. You should be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships while working independently and within a team.


To be considered for this role, you must have you must have completed a Cybersecurity apprenticeship, a collegiate level cybersecurity certification program, or have four (4) years of current and progressive work experience with computer system security activities.


Additional formal education experience may be substituted for the professional work experience year requirement on a year for year basis.


Security certifications from a qualified vendor, such as SANS, ISC2, ISACA, CompTIA or EC Council, may be substituted for up to one year of experience.


This position requires the ability to be able to respond to Fraine Barracks in Bismarck within one hour.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements outlined in Executive Order 12968 (must be a United States citizen). An enhanced background check is also required to be completed and passed for this position.

Application materials must clearly show an address in the selected recruiting area or confirm the candidate's ability to relocate to Bismarck or a surrounding community within 30 days of an offer being made. Applications that do not show they meet the location requirement will be declined.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt


More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

The answers given on this application are to be reflective of your work experiences. Any use or suspected use of AI during the application process may affect the outcome of the hiring decision.


Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if North Dakota Information Technology cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.


All application material, including your resume, must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).


North Dakota Information Technology does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.


For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact itdjobs@nd.gov or (701) 328-4470.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.


As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.