Senior Information Security Systems Analyst

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Senior Information Security Systems Analyst

Salary

$84,801.60 - $100,692.80 Annually

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07162

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

05/26/2025

Closing Date

6/9/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

Description

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Summary Statement

The City of Boise's Information Technology (IT) team is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Senior Information Security Systems Analyst to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of secure and compliant cybersecurity systems. This role is critical in safeguarding sensitive citizen and agency data, supporting secure digital services, and ensuring adherence to government security standards and regulations. Working under limited supervision, the analyst will provide expert-level support for existing applications, integrations, and infrastructure, while playing a key role in the deployment of modern Identity Management Solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platforms, such as Okta/Auth0, SAP CIAM (formerly Gigya), or Microsoft AD for customers/B2C, and a strong commitment to protecting public trust through secure technology practices.

Essential Functions

Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of a level II, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed.

Assists in creating the system design and functional specifications for all new cybersecurity development projects. Prepares costs/benefits analysis and feasibility studies of system upgrades or new implementations. Devises ways to add new functionality to existing systems. Serves as a liaison and facilitator between all business units to address and resolve system issues. Provides assistance and advice to business users in effectively using applications and information technology.

Coordinates day-to-day work, delegates tasks and sets deadlines for the assigned team; provides guidance, direction and support for training and reviews work; ensures effective collaboration with other teams; and listens to team members' input, provides feedback and resolves any issues or conflicts.

Designs, implements and oversees the installation and configuration of new cybersecurity systems. Analyzes specifications and instructions to develop appropriate systems and programs. Ensures applications meet business systems issues. Designs effective information technology solutions.

Provides technical expertise and recommends new Information Technology (IT) cybersecurity software projects and initiatives to support and enhance existing systems. Identifies opportunities that will improve the efficiency of business processes. Coordinates application development for multiple projects.

Identifies modifications needed in existing applications. Analyzes data, identifies data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and implements solutions. Contributes to planning application/infrastructure lifecycle releases and configuration changes for assigned applications. Manages the life cycle of assigned software. Performs application monitoring and performs or coordinates performance tuning and testing for assigned applications.

Creates and maintains technical documentation. Evaluates, installs, configures and deploys new applications, systems software, products and/or enhancements to existing applications. Contributes to the pre-testing phase of development by evaluating proposals in order to identify potential problem areas and make the appropriate recommendations.

Researches technical bulletins and white papers regarding security, performance and coding practices. Stays informed on vendor releases and emerging solutions relevant to the application space supported.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a closely related field and six years of experience in current application development and support, database management and systems analysis/development focused on the area of Identity Management Solutions, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of: principals and concepts of business process and software design; relational and distributed database design and implementation; software development methodologies and life cycles; current trends in managing identity and access, privacy regulations, laws, and methods for enabling single sign-on across multiple platforms including multi-factor and passwordless technologies; disaster planning and recovery techniques; server and service monitoring; computer usage including related software; and Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SQL Management Studio.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, contractors and vendors; collaborate across cybersecurity, infrastructure, business and application development teams; produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts; establish priorities to meet objectives; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Master's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, MBA or a closely related field, and eight years of progressively responsible information systems experience.

Work experience with Identity Management Solutions with specific experience with Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions like Okta/AuthO, SAP CIAM (formerly Gigya), Microsoft AD for customers/B2C, or other relevant platforms.

Work experience in a governmental setting or public agency.

CISSP or other advanced security-related certifications.

Knowledge of: formal business analysis; project management; development of applications and components targeted for web, windows desktops and/ or handheld devices; and programming with ASP.Net, C#, Java or Visual Basic, CSS, JSON/XML, SOAP and XHTML.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)

Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

This position works:

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

Low-cost dental and vision options.

Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

PERSI retirement benefits

401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

12 paid holidays every year

8 hours of sick leave per month

10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free local bus pass

Corporate discount programs

AFLAC

Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

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