IT Security Specialist

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What you will do

• You will perform simple to moderately complex monitoring and incident management for SCDOR environments and provide technical solutions that serve to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Primary job duties include:
• Monitoring, identifying, reporting, and resolving simple to moderately complex problems affecting security and availability
• Preparing monitoring reports and working with the team to make recommendations on corrective measures
• Resolving more complex issues with specific directives to infrastructure for resolution with an emphasis on tracking incident progress
• Developing and improving event, alert, and reporting mechanisms for the team and stakeholders
• Creating moderately complex procedures and playbooks as assigned
• Producing attestation and collateral within the required time
• Assisting units with information security risk assessments
• Translating security requirements into functional specifications and requirements
• Assisting with the analysis and development of security plans for various systems

Position Duties

• Either: 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 OR Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Either:
• 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 OR
• Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis
• Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of security administration for various operating systems and software Ability to write detailed technical documentation on security procedures Basic analytical and problem-solving skills Basic knowledge and understanding of information risks, concepts, and principles
• Knowledge of security administration for various operating systems and software
• Ability to write detailed technical documentation on security procedures
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge and understanding of information risks, concepts, and principles

Other Qualifications

• EEO : The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation. Hours : Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week). You may need to work a shift that could be between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Job hours are subject to change based on availability of personnel. Telework schedule : This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR. Ready to apply? Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education. You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application. Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire). Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.
• EEO : The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.
• Hours : Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week). You may need to work a shift that could be between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Job hours are subject to change based on availability of personnel.
• Telework schedule : This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.

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Benefits

• Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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