Security Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Requires working 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 form suitable for reading by computer.
• Requires working 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 working knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools.
• Requires working knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for converting to computer applications.
• Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally, in written or graphic form.
• Requires the ability to use and understand appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes.
• Requires the ability to approach work in a rational and organized manner.
• Requires the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and technical nature.
• Requires ability to adhere to organizational standards for security, privacy, and ethics.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college with coursework in the computer science field OR 2.5 years of technical systems and/or programming experience as would be gained as an Information Systems Technician OR any equivalent combination of education and experience and/or IT project management.

Responsibilities

• Performs vulnerability scans on systems and applications, reviews scan results and helps identify vulnerabilities that require further analysis or follow-up.
• Tracks vulnerabilities from discovery through remediation and closure.
• Assists with the analysis of vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and potential business impact.
• Prioritizes remediation efforts using risk-based methodology and effectively communicate remediation strategy to stakeholders.
• Tracks and reports vulnerabilities through their lifecycle from discovery to closure.
• Verifies remediation by rescanning or validating compensating controls.
• Works with stakeholders to coordinate remediation.
• Help teams understand what the vulnerability is, why it matters, and what remediation options exist.
• Escalate overdue or high-risk findings to stakeholders when necessary.
• Support exception process for vulnerabilities that cannot be fixed immediately.
• Completes necessary education, training and certifications to stay abreast of latest technologies affecting Illinois Secretary of State information security.
• Travels as necessary for education and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html