IT Security Specialist 2

The following items must be submitted with the online state application form to be considered (be sure to mark your attachments as relevant):

·         Cover Letter

·         Resume

The IT Security Specialist 2 position will be tasked with vulnerability scanning and testing, incident response, threat assessments, and endpoint configurations including:

• Conduct systems vulnerability scanning or testing;
• Respond to or resolve security issues;
• Identify, report, track, and document security incidents or violations following security protocols;
• Make determinations about threat levels and escalation of security events;
• Research or review recent security alerts, trends, procedures, and threats;
• Monitor computer, network or IT system activities to detect cyberattacks, security violations, or security incidents;
• Assist computer users with installation or learning about new security applications and procedures;
• Conduct network or computer system vulnerability assessments;
• Analyze and recommend security enhancements for existing or planned IT systems;
• Configure security software to meet system requirements;
• Respond to cyberattacks or security incidents using established incident-response measures;
• Responsible for administering assigned security tools;
• May examine computers for evidence of criminal violations and prepare forensic reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology related field;
• 2 years of experience working in an IT security role;
• Other combinations of education, certification, or experience may be substituted.

·         May require 8 or more hours a day working with a computer;

·         May require more than a 40-hour workweek and on-call for incident response and to address issues during off-hours;

·         May require regular phone use to resolve issues through long-duration calls.

·         Occasional need to lift, move, and install computer hardware – up to 25 lbs.

·         Normal office environment, located at Fort Harrison, MT;

·         Must be able to work physically on-site in the office 60%-100% of the time.

·         Telework eligible up to 40% based on business need after the probationary period;

o   Per the Montana Operations Manual Telework Policy, telework is a voluntary flexible work benefit where a designated employee may work from an approved, designated alternative worksite within the state of Montana one or more days per week, as defined by the employee’s telework eligibility determination, instead of physically traveling to a central worksite.

·         May require travel to other users’ work areas to deliver hardware or resolve issues onsite.