IT Security Analyst

City of Tacoma (WA)

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • $105,643.20–$148,740.80 Per Year

Highlights

NERC CIP and Security Compliance Support: Perform assigned NERC CIP-related activities, including log reviews, evidence gathering, artifact maintenance, secure configuration validation, and compliance documentation and recordkeeping. The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTacoma, WA
Salary$105,643.20–$148,740.80 Per Year

Description

IT Security Analyst

Salary

$105,643.20 - $148,740.80 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

T0310-26

Department

Power

Division

Power - Utility Technology Services

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Tacoma Power's Utility Technology Services (UTS) is seeking a motivated and technically skilled cybersecurity professional to support its cybersecurity operations. This role helps protect enterprise and operational technology environments through security monitoring, threat analysis, investigation, and response activities.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the security and reliability of critical utility infrastructure by administering security tools, including SIEM and EDR platforms, conducting threat hunting, and collaborating with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operational teams.

The position performs daily cybersecurity operations to identify and respond to potential threats, support compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NERC CIP, and help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) systems.

This role requires strong technical and analytical skills, sound judgment, and effective communication to strengthen cybersecurity practices and support the resilience and reliability of critical utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Security Monitoring and Threat Detection: Administer and maintain SIEM dashboards, alerts, runbooks, and log integrations while monitoring security events and investigating anomalies using SIEM, EDR, and network security tools.
  • Threat Hunting and Investigation: Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify malicious activity, security misconfigurations, and indicators of compromise, supporting early detection and mitigation of potential threats.
  • Incident Response and Analysis: Participate in cybersecurity incident response activities, including triage, containment, remediation, documentation, and lessons learned, while coordinating with internal teams to validate events and gather forensic data.
  • EDR Platform Operations: Manage endpoint security agents, policies, tuning, and detections; review and escalate alerts and assist system owners with remediation efforts.
  • NERC CIP and Security Compliance Support: Perform assigned NERC CIP-related activities, including log reviews, evidence gathering, artifact maintenance, secure configuration validation, and compliance documentation and recordkeeping.
  • Vulnerability Management: Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, ticketing, validation, and coordination with asset owners to facilitate remediation and risk reduction.
  • Security Risk and Control Support: Contribute to security exception reviews, control recommendations, and risk discussions to support effective cybersecurity practices and risk management.
  • Security Tools and Process Improvement: Assist with the onboarding and integration of security tools and identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

Bachelors degree in information technology, cybersecurity or directly related field

Minimum Experience*

2 years of progressively responsible information technology experience related to assignment

  • Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

As Assigned:

Washington State Drivers License

Depending on assignment, some positions may require the ability to pass additional background checks and/or obtain additional certifications, with maintenance thereafter

Preferred Qualifications:

CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Systems Security Practitioner (SSCP), GIAC Security Essentials, or equivalent certification

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Annual Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

Tacoma Power

Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, youll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny:

http://www.cityoftacoma.org/

https://www.mytpu.org/

http://www.traveltacoma.com/

City of Tacoma's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity

At the City of Tacoma, were on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacomas geographic area. Downtowns Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and Americas Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in the interview process, which may include a work problem. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree in information technology, cybersecurity or directly related field? *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have 2 years of progressively responsible information technology experience related to assignment? *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

  • Yes
  • No

03

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. There is no sponsorship available for this position. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Tacoma Public Utilities policy requires employees to reside in Washington State and be able to report to their assigned worksite within two hours when working remotely. Are you able to meet both of these requirements?

  • Yes
  • No

05

One of the Citys Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.

06

Please tell us how you learned about this job opening. Select one.

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Employer City of Tacoma

Address Human Resources Department

747 Market Street

Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone 253-591-5400

Website http://www.tacoma.gov

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