Information Security Specialist 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Híbrido; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Information Security Specialist 2 to monitor threats, analyze security alerts, and support enterprise security tools across the organization. Join a team that defends statewide systems and coordinates with engineers to strengthen defenses.

Ideal candidates have IT security experience and relevant degrees, with potential telework up to 3 days per week and a schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualificações

• One year as an Information Security Specialist 1 (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal title) or
• Three years of experience in information technology security with an associate’s degree
• One year of experience in information technology security with a bachelor’s degree
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsabilidades

• Security Analysis: Evaluate alerts, reports, and indicators to identify threats and vulnerabilities
• Platform Support: Administer and maintain cybersecurity tools and vulnerability management systems
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot security technology problems with engineers or vendors to resolve issues
• System Integration: Assist onboarding of systems and applications into enterprise security platforms
• Vulnerability Review: Analyze scan results, track remediation actions, and report findings
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with agencies and technical teams to maintain security controls

Formação académica

Associate degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Information Security Specialist 2 role with the Enterprise Information Security Office offers an exciting chance to support important cybersecurity protections across the Commonwealth. This position helps safeguard critical systems by monitoring threats and supporting advanced security tools. You will work with teams across the organization to strengthen defenses and improve security operations. This is a great opportunity to grow your technical skills while helping keep statewide technology safe.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports enterprise cybersecurity tools that protect systems and data across the Commonwealth. The role focuses on monitoring risks, improving security operations, and working with teams to maintain strong security controls. As an Information Security Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Security Analysis: Evaluate security alerts, reports, and indicators to identify threats and vulnerabilities
• Platform Support: Administer and maintain cybersecurity tools and vulnerability management systems
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot security technology problems and coordinate with engineers or vendors to resolve issues
• System Integration: Assist with onboarding systems and applications into enterprise security platforms
• Vulnerability Review: Analyze scan results, track remediation actions, and prepare reports on security findings
• Team Coordination: Work with agencies and technical teams to investigate issues and maintain effective security controls

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, up to 3 days per week. 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

UALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year as an Information Security Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience performing technical work in information technology security, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or
• One year 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 two or more years of full-time professional experience onboarding and integrating enterprise systems with security platforms.
• This particular position also requires two or more years of full-time professional experience developing security dashboards, metrics, and operational reports.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.