Information Systems Specialist 6 - Systems Administrator

State of Oregon

106d • $6,025 - $9,108

About The Position

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Information Systems Specialist 6 position. This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, two days work from home, pending completion of trial service. Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position. If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 10/03/2025. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 12/18/2025, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 10/03/2025. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact [email protected] and reference REQ-187572.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of information systems experience in Microsoft Defender, Powershell, and Forensic analysis OR
• An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND three (3) years of information systems experience in Microsoft Defender, Powershell, and Forensic analysis OR
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in Microsoft Defender, Powershell, and Forensic analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Microsoft Defender suite.
• Tenable/Nessus for vulnerability management.
• Azure Log Analytics Workspace.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Ability to manage IT initiatives.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to collaborate with teammates and build positive business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex vulnerability issues.
• Perform forensic investigations.
• Create effective solutions.
• Assist the Office of Professional Standards in conducting investigations by gathering historical and real-time data.
• Support information security through monitoring of system logs, performance, and access/identity controls.
• Work with Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Data Center Services (DCS) partners to troubleshoot system problems.
• Engage in contract and vendor management to ensure appropriate licensing and support from vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees