Information Systems Advisor II - Security Engineering

Illinois Secretary of State•Springfield, IL

10d•$8,020 - $14,138•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains security focused solutions, both stand-alone and Software as a server (SaaS) within the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State by providing installation, configuration, training, diagnostic and administrative support for the effective utilization of these solutions. Provides setup, configuration and maintenance of both on-premises and cloud-based security solutions.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college, with coursework in the computer science field AND 4.5 years of experience with technical systems and/or programming experience and/or IT project management, including at least 1-year supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires extensive knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled, and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the way data is transcribed into a suitable form and has an appreciation of the wider business context for those programs.
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with colleagues and internal users/customers.
Requires extensive knowledge necessary to effectively perform the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and/or technical nature.
Requires the use and understanding of appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes to demonstrate a rational and organized approach to work.
Requires awareness and adherence to organizational standards for security, privacy, and ethics.
Requires extensive knowledge of the devices for capturing data for computers and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system documentation.
Requires the desire to identify learning and professional development opportunities.
Requires extensive knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools.
Requires the ability to follow oral and/or written instructions and to carry out routine operations, once established, without further instructions.
Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally and in written or graphic form.
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, and push/pull 0 – 50lbs.

Responsibilities

Completes necessary education, training and certifications to stay abreast of latest technologies effecting Illinois Secretary of State information security.
Provides oversite of the procurement, design, setup, configuration and maintenance of security systems.
Provides oversite of the documentation for information systems security controls.
Provides oversite of the customer training on information security and remediation program.
Provides oversite of the development of system testing for security risks.
Travels as necessary for education and meetings.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.