Information Security Specialist 3

Are you knowledgeable in hardware and software infrastructure? Want to take your technical security skills to the next level? The office of Administration is looking for an individual with great leadership and problems-solving skills to become an Information Security Specialist 3. This role directs, plans and designs security operations and technical support for hardware and software infrastructure in accordance with the Governor's Policy Office and Enterprise Information Security Office. Come join our team today for a fulfilling career in information security!

As an Information Security Specialist 3, you will be assigned to the Security Operations section, that involves administrative and advanced technical work directing security hardware and software infrastructure for enterprise security administration, planning, and design. All activities are based on and in support of the public policy objectives of the Governor's Policy Office as well as security and network policies of the Enterprise Information Security Office (EISO) in support of the Commonwealth. This role implements and maintains security policies at access points including the Internet, delivery center firewalls, data center load balancers, delivery center network intrusion prevention, delivery center network threat prevention, and remote access VPN. You will direct a team of contractors to oversee procedures for identifying network security policy violations, review audit logs and take appropriate action in the event of suspected violations. This position also works with delivery centers and vendors on network access requirements. Additionally, this role troubleshoots and resolves network and application problems and technical issues through the helpdesk.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, you will have to report to the office 2 to 3 days a week depending on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Information Security Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience performing technical work in information technology security, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
• Two years of experience performing technical work in information technology security, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires you to possess four or more years of full-time professional experience working with a load balancer software (e.g., A10, AWS, Azure, vmware etc.)
• This particular position also requires possession of a CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• The selected candidate for this position must undergo a fingerprint-based records check to be in compliance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS).

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.