Cyber Intelligence Manager
Under the direction of the Ohio Homeland Security (OHS) Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center (STACC) Administrator, oversees, plans & directs the daily operations, production & training of all cyber intel-related staff assigned to the Cyber Center :
Cyber Intel Oversight & Strategy :
- Supervises analysts who assess local implications of time-sensitive & emerging threat information, identify the dissemination of time-sensitive & emerging threat information to all homeland security partners, & gather locally-generated information based on time-sensitive & emerging threats;
- Establishes section priorities (e.g., provides developmental opportunities & work direction, coaches staff to foster development, monitors staff activities to ensure quality customer service & information technology security, evaluates performance, approves section staffing levels, recommends discipline, pre-screens applications & participates in interviews);
- Oversees & coordinates policies developed by public safety intelligence analysts to ensure consistency & efficiency across multiple domains (e.g., policies & protocols for state & local governmental entities in homeland security, cybersecurity, & protection of critical infrastructure & resources in the State of Ohio);
- Ensures all activities adhere to state & federal laws, policies, & regulations regarding digital forensics, cyber investigations, & intelligence sharing;
- Supervises the handling of sensitive data & ensures compliance with data protection & privacy regulations;
Cyber Forensics & Incident Response :
Directs & supervises cyber forensic operations, including the investigation & analysis of cyber incidents such as data breaches, denial-of-service attacks, & insider threats;Manages processes for the identification, collection, & analysis of digital evidence, ensuring chain-of-custody integrity & legal compliance;Provides leadership for the examination of compromised devices (e.g., servers, workstations, mobile devices) for the purpose of uncovering forensic evidence related to malware attacks, system intrusions, or other cybercrimes;Malware Analysis :
Oversees the analysis of malware to understand its operation, behavior, & potential impact on networks & systems;Ensures that malware analysis findings are used to update threat intelligence feeds, vulnerability assessments, & mitigation strategies across the enterprise cyberinfrastructure;Threat Intelligence & Reporting :
Oversees the preparation of detailed cyber intelligence reports & briefings for senior state & local officials & law enforcement agencies, ensuring all findings are actionable, timely, & aligned with national cyber objectives;Develops processes for analysts to prepare, revise, & disseminate intelligence reports, products, & briefings on cyber threats, incidents, & emerging vulnerabilities;Cybersecurity Training & Awareness :
Develops & implements comprehensive cyber intelligence production & training programs for both analysts & external stakeholders;Creates & / or updates manuals, protocols, programs, rules, regulations, & directives that pertain directly to the fusion center & to improving cybersecurity posture across state & local agencies;Coordinates cyber awareness campaigns to promote best practices for identifying, reporting, & mitigating cyber threats;Incident Handling & Digital Forensic Support :
Provides oversight for digital forensics support during high-impact cybersecurity incidents or cybercrime investigations;Supervises the deployment of forensics tools, including disk analysis, memory analysis, & network traffic analysis, to collect evidence & identify the root cause of incidents;Utilizes state vehicle to travel to various locations & transport equipment in order to make presentations & / or collect, research & analyze intelligence information & other resources to determine patterns, trends & movements of terrorists & / or professional criminals to aid law enforcement agencies with investigations;Ensures & is responsible for auditing & compliance with 28 Code of Federal Regulations (i.e., 28 CFR);Attends meetings; briefs & provides advice to public officials (e. g., Department of Public Safety Director, State HSA);Provide support for various OHS programs; Perform other duties as assigned.Helpful Tips for Applying :
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Medical CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)Qualifications
OPTION 1 : 48 mos. exp conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical & / or statistical research techniques.
OPTION 2 : -Or completion of graduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field; AND 12 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical & / or statistical research techniques.
OPTION 3 : -Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Safety Intelligence Analyst, 64931. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skill : Public Safety
Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment : If required, must obtain LEADS certification; must renew LEADS certification biannually. Additionally, some positions at Department of Public Safety must be able to obtain & maintain secret level federal security clearance.
Unusual Working Conditions : May require some travel. Working hours will include nights, weekends and holidays, based on operational need.
Position also requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Secret level Security Clearance.
This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123 : 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11).
This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
Requires valid driver's license to operate state-owned vehicle or must be able to provide own transportation.
Background Check Information : A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants. A comparative analysis and / or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process. This position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.
To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@ as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.
ADA Statement : Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace : The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.