Security Analyst (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II, OPT S)

 Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology

Position Title: Information Systems Analyst - Option S

Posting Date:  09/23/2024
Closing Date: 10/04/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491/monthly; Full Range $7,491-$11,015/monthly  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Transcripts are required. If you do not upload transcript you will not be considered for the position.

 

Posting Identification Number  41585 

 

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Security Analyst for the Department performing complex installations, systems configurations, testing, and implementation of software, hardware, and operating systems. In this role you will conduct and coordinate in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis and perform advanced problem diagnostics of complex operating systems and problems. In addition, you will evaluate and resolve problems, monitor connectivity, and utilize software to notify of alerts. This position also serves as a project coordinator for full-range major/complex projects, very large hardware/software deployments and installations across multiple agencies and locations. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves a Security Analyst performing professional and advisory functions for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), performing complex installations, systems configurations, testing, and implementation of software, hardware, and operating systems.
• Conducts and coordinates in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis.
• Performs advanced problem diagnostics of complex operating systems and problems evaluating and resolving problems, monitoring connectivity, and utilizing software to notify of alerts.
• Serves as project coordinator for full-range major/complex projects, very large hardware/software deployments and installations across multiple agencies and locations.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in System Services or a related Information Technology field.
   

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing complex installations, configurations, and implementations of security software, hardware, and operating systems, with a focus on securing enterprise or governmental IT environments.
• Requires three (3) years of experience coordinating complex IT security enhancements and maintenance with clients, ensuring alignment with organizational security standards.
• Requires three (3) years of experience utilizing risk management, network services (routers, firewalls, VPNs), Microsoft Windows Servers, Active Directory, and McAfee antivirus in IT security operations.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience performing complex installations, configurations, and implementations of security software, hardware, and operating systems, with a focus on securing enterprise or governmental IT environments.
• Three (3) years of experience coordinating complex IT security enhancements and maintenance with clients, ensuring alignment with organizational security standards.
• Three (3) years of experience utilizing risk management, network services (routers, firewalls, VPNs), Microsoft Windows Servers, Active Directory, and McAfee antivirus in IT security operations.
• Three (3) years of professional experience assessing and evaluating security risks through in-depth analysis of customer requests and ensure that IT security standards and procedures are met.
• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting technical research and system security analysis, including developing comprehensive IT security analysis reports and implementation plans.
• Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating and leading large-scale IT security projects, including hardware and software security deployments, with a focus on cross-location implementation and ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Extensive knowledge of managing and enforcing security policies, configuring security requirements on servers, conducting security diagnostics, and resolving system vulnerabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements.  
• Ability to coordinate the activities of work associates including planning and recommending training requirements that are necessary for effective performance to achieve desired results.  
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc. 
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

 

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description. 

Work Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday  

Work Location: 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170  

Agency Contact: Tristan Molumby

Email: Tristan.J.Molumby@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

 

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.