IT Security Specialist I (61165071)
About The Position
Under general supervision, the IT Security Specialist I assesses and documents critical and important business and technology functions across the Department, working with all areas and key stakeholders. This position performs security and risk assessments, supports security awareness and user training, manages incident response, and carries out other information security governance tasks. The incumbent creates and maintains plans, procedures, and documentation to protect the Department’s systems and data, ensuring the agency’s ability to provide secure services to staff and schools throughout South Carolina. This position is located in the Office of Information Technology.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and experience in the information technology field to include experience in a security-focused role.
- Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in information security, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
- Professional certification related to information security or privacy (e.g., Security+, or similar certification).
- Experience with security monitoring, data classification and governance, and business continuity programs including audit and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with state government or similarly regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, maintain, and assess agency information security policies and procedures to comply with existing policies protecting the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of computer systems and associated data.
- Develop and maintain standards and procedures in accordance with State and Agency regulations and/or policy.
- Support data classification, governance, audit, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Assist CISO staff in completing support tickets, risk and vulnerability assessments, and monitoring and responding to security and privacy issues.
- Monitor and deploy security solutions for the Agency.
- Support incident management activities and participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
- Coordinate, create, and lead various security programs and initiatives.
- Establish clear communication between the Chief Information Security Office, other internal agency offices, and external partners.
- Serve on and lead various teams to meet the needs of the agency’s operations and information security program.
- Complete reports and documentation related to security programs, initiatives, and projects.
- Present on various programs, initiatives, and security awareness topics to internal and external audiences.
- Create and maintain documentation with a high level of attention to detail.
- Complete all other tasks as assigned, including various security and Agency support duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
