Information Security Analyst (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II OPT S)

Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166 
Skill Option: System Services - Information Technology 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 11/04/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491 a month; Full Range $7,491 - $11,015 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
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.

Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.

Posting Identification Number  42291 

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 Information Security Analyst, supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS).  In this role, you will investigate and examine systems and procedures to identify potential adverse events, including operational hardware and software vulnerabilities, malicious intruders, malware, and individuals including, but not limited to, employees and contractors’ compliance with established security policies and procedures or controls.  As an Information Security analyst, you will consult and coordinate in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis of new system development and re-engineering of large complex systems to ensure system security and quality assurance considerations are addressed.  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 as an Information Security Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS), performing complex professional software security evaluations and implementations for Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES).
• Consults with user and technical staff regarding audits and quality assurance functions and works to remediate external audit findings at a state and federal level. 
• Serves as an advanced specialist in security administration, establishing and monitoring access to the IES system.
• Consults and coordinates in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis of new system development and re-engineering of large complex systems to ensure system security, audit and quality assurance considerations are addressed.
• Produces sophisticated IES documentation consisting of IES hardware, software, and audit documentation.
• Works with vendors and internal staff on documenting and providing resolutions to reported problems to existing IES security software systems.
• Provides end user support for IES security access and assists end user support staff in resolving complex IES security access problems.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Security field by continuing education through attending 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 Systems Services or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional security analyst experience with NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIST Special Publication 800-53 Security Controls, and external IT audit findings.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience as an IT audit liaison or remediating of external or internal audit findings. 
   

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):

• Three (3) years of professional security analyst experience with NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIST Special Publication 800-53 Security Controls, and external IT audit findings.
• Three (3) years of professional experience as an IT audit liaison or remediating of external or internal audit findings.
• Three (3) years of professional experience examining systems and procedures to identify potential adverse events, including operational hardware and software vulnerabilities, malicious intruders, malware, and individuals including, but not limited to, employees and contractors’ compliance with established security policies and procedures or controls.
• One (1) year of experience with maintaining cooperative relationships while working on external audit or compliance issues. 
• One (1) year of professional experience developing risk assessments.
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action to resolve.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Current certification in Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

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 the 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 use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
• 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 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties. 
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 
 

Work Hours: M-F; 8:30am -5:00pm  
Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762  
Agency Contact: Jena Kershaw
Email: jena.kershaw@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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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