Information Systems Technician II - Security Operations

Illinois Secretary of State; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office is seeking an Information Systems Technician II - Security Operations in Springfield, IL. This role maintains security-focused solutions, both on-premises and SaaS, providing installation, configuration, training, and support to ensure secure operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of college in computer science or 1.5 years of technical systems experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel as needed; salary ranges

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of 1 year of college, with coursework in the computer science field.
• Requires the ability to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and push/pull 0 – 50lbs.
• Requires sufficient oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with colleagues and internal users/customers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the setup, configuration and provides routine maintenance of security systems.
• Maintains documentation of information systems security controls.
• Performs routine system testing against security risks.
• Completes necessary education, training and certifications to stay abreast of latest technologies affecting Illinois Secretary of State information security.
• Travels as necessary for education and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Documentation skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Security basics

Education

One year of college coursework in computer science

Job description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Information Systems Technician II - Security Operations

Division: Information Security

Union: IFT

Location: 501 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County

Salary: Range $5,992 to $11,392 monthly – commensurate with experience

Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Attention: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the Office of the Secretary of State will not complete certification and/or sponsorship requests.

Overview:

Maintains security focused solutions, both stand-alone and Software as a Service (SaaS) within the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State by providing installation, configuration, training, diagnostic and administrative support for the effective utilization of these solutions. Provides setup, configuration and maintenance of both on-premises and cloud-based security solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the setup, configuration and provides routine maintenance of security systems.
• Maintains documentation of information systems security controls.
• Performs routine system testing against security risks.
• Completes necessary education, training and certifications to stay abreast of latest technologies affecting Illinois Secretary of State information security.
• Travels as necessary for education and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of 1 year of college, with coursework in the computer science field OR 1.5 years of technical systems and programming experience OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires sufficient oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with colleagues and internal users/customers.
• Requires the use and understanding of appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes.
• Requires the demonstration of a rational and organized approach to work.
• Requires sufficient digital skills for their role.
• Requires the ability to seek to identify learning and professional development opportunities.
• Requires awareness and adherence to organizational standards for security, privacy and ethics.
• Requires the ability to follow oral and/or written instructions and to carry out routine operations, once established, without further instructions.
• Requires working knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the manner in which data is transcribed into a form suitable for reading by computers.
• Requires working knowledge of the devices for capturing data and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
• Requires working knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system documentation.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and push/pull 0 – 50lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.