Agency Information Security Professional 2- 20063135

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Education and development

Job summary

The State of Ohio’s Adjutant General’s Department seeks an Agency Information Security Professional 2 to secure agency networks and systems. You will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures per enterprise practices at the Department of Administrative Services (DAS).

Strong written and verbal communication is required to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, with collaboration across teams to improve security posture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in computer data security or related field.
• Experience monitoring system and network traffic for anomalous activity.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the agency's information security program.
• Serve as the agency's Security Point of Contact.
• Monitor compliance with state-wide IT policies.
• Coordinate security and incident response.
• Administer endpoint management and security technologies (MS Intune, ConfigMgr).
• Support development, testing, and maintenance of secure endpoint configurations.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security monitoring

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

MS Intune

Endpoint Configuration Manager

MS Entra

MIM

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.
Organization: Adjutant General
Agency Contact Name and Information: Katy Zappia, [e-mail]
Work Location:
2825 W Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43235-2789
United States
Compensation: $41.81 per hour
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Cybersecurity
Primary Technology: Security Monitoring

Who We Are

Are you ready for a career with a purpose impacting the community, the great state of Ohio, and our nation? Join our team with the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department and make a difference facing new challenges and endless opportunities by supporting the Ohio National Guard.
The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department has a long history of supporting the needs of the Ohio National Guard. We serve a mission that enables National Guard members to protect and serve our communities when needed. We’re honored to work alongside many National Guard members and other professionals dedicated to safeguarding the nation.

What You'll Do

The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department is seeking a highly skilled, service-minded professional to serve as an Agency Information Security Professional 2 on the IGIS team within the Adjutant General's office. In this role, the Agency Information Security Professional assists the enterprise security office with the secure configuration of agency computer networks and systems by planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring security measures according to enterprise level practices at Department of Administrative Services (DAS).
The preferred candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. They will also demonstrate a proven ability to collaborate across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers the agency's information security program
• Serves as the agency's Security Point of Contact
• Monitors the agency's compliance with state-wide IT policies
• Coordinates security and incident response
• Administers endpoint management and security technologies (e.g., MS Intune, Endpoint Configuration Manager)
• Supports development, testing, and maintenance of secure endpoint configurations and security baselines
• Coordinates patching, operations system updates, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint compliance activities
• Supports security configuration and monitoring of network, cloud, and virtual environments.
• Supports agency’s state network migration, including secure implementation of endpoints, systems, applications, and data
• Supports identity and access management activities (e.g., MS Entra, MIM, security groups, account lifecycle management)
• Conducts security risk assessments and tracks vulnerabilities, migration activities, and identified risks
• Providse technical security guidance and recommendations regarding risks, compliance, vulnerabilities, and system security posture
• Coordinates with OIT, vendors, and other partners to support secure and reliable technology solutions

Additional Information

Please contact the ADJ's State Human Resources Division by calling [phone] or email [e-mail] if a reasonable accommodation due to a disability no later than 14 days before your scheduled hiring event.

Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12 (HSPD 12), the final candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) to secure employment.

Salary Information

This position is assigned as a pay range 35 of the State of Ohio’s OCSEA pay schedule, with a starting hourly rate of $41.81 per hour and current range up to $61.49 per hour. Starting pay is usually at the minimum of the range unless otherwise required by law or union contract, or unless the selected candidate's qualifications warrant consideration above the minimum.
With continued employment and satisfactory performance, employees generally advance to the next pay step after six (6) months and then annually thereafter. Cost-of-living adjustments are typically applied on July 1.

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

48 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data.

• Or completion of associate core program in computer science 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data.
• Or completion of graduate core program in computer science 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Agency Information Security Professional 1, 69991.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skill: Cybersecurity

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.