Computer Security Specialist (04161)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Technology Services Division in Helena. DPHHS’ Network Security Unit (NSU) utilizes various identity and access management tools to provision users for our department’s various systems. NSU supports over 7,000 users and approximately 180 different applications. This Computer Security Specialist position in NSU is directly responsible for keeping systems safe and ensuring employees and non-employees have the necessary computer access to effectively execute their duties. The position researches and validates access requests while weighing the business needs of the organization and ensuring proper security controls are followed and that the access granted is appropriate for the job being performed. This position helps train other staff and writes procedural documentation including system access templates. The position supports external and internal audit efforts, develops and tests identity and access management tools, and records accurate user account information. This position reports to the NSU Supervisor and does not supervise other staff.

Requirements

• Experience with IT security processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to research, investigate, and analyze findings.
• Knowledge and skill in network administration including skill with Microsoft Active Directory.
• Ability to understand technical requirements related to operating systems, networks, applications, and identity management software.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Two years of directly related experience in computer support including identity management and user provisioning experience.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of identity management, user provisioning, managed access and issues surrounding authentication and authorization.
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture principles including role-based access management including database structure, directory structure, and application management.
• Understanding of security methods and technical elements to protect data.
• Knowledge of Federal and State standards relating to security.

Responsibilities

• Research and validate access requests while weighing the business needs of the organization and ensuring proper security controls are followed and that the access granted is appropriate for the job being performed.
• Train other staff.
• Write procedural documentation including system access templates.
• Support external and internal audit efforts.
• Develop and test identity and access management tools.
• Record accurate user account information.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level