Infrastructure Specialist 4

State-of-Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Development's Information Technology Division seeks an Infrastructure Specialist 4 to lead protection and advancement of critical technology systems through cybersecurity leadership, innovation, and risk management.

This posting is for Developmentinternal employees and focuses on securing agency systems, overseeing security testing, and guiding IT staff in secure solution design and IAM. The role involves collaboration with partners to implement secure technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 60 mos. combined work experience in evaluating IT policies, procedures and practices, leading IT-driven change efforts, and meeting project deadlines; plus 12 mos. in the primary technology specified by the agency.
• Associate core program in computer science or information systems with relevant experience (42 mos. combined) in IT policies, procedures and practices, leading change and project tasks.
• Undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems with 36 mos. combined experience in evaluating IT policies, procedures and practices, leading change, and designing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Administer information security policies, standards, procedures, and controls to protect agency systems, applications, networks, and data assets.
• Lead vulnerability management, incident response, security assessments, risk analyses, compliance reviews, and security testing activities.
• Provide technical leadership to IT staff on secure design, IAM, and enterprise security tools/services.
• Lead agency and enterprise technology initiatives, solution design efforts, and collaborations with managers, vendors, and partners.
• Mentor and develop staff, document processes, and drive improvements to IT security and operations.

Skills

Information Technology

Education

Associate core program in computer science or information systems

Undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Ohio Department of Development

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Work Location: 77 South High Street, 27th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215-6130, United States

Compensation: $46.00 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Day Hours, M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Information Technology

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Development's Information Technology Division is seeking an Infrastructure Specialist 4 to lead the protection and advancement of critical technology systems through strategic cybersecurity leadership, innovation, and risk management.

*This posting is for Developmentinternal employees*

What You'll Do

• Administer information security policies, standards, procedures, and controls to protect agency systems, applications, networks, and data assets.
• Lead vulnerability management, incident response, security assessments, risk analyses, compliance reviews, and security testing activities to identify and mitigate threats, ensure compliance, and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency systems and data.
• Provides technical leadership and guidance to IT staff on secure solution design, identity and access management, and the effective use of enterprise security tools and services.
• Leads and participates in agency and enterprise technology initiatives, solution design efforts, and organizational change activities; collaborates with managers, vendors, and enterprise partners to develop, implement, and support secure and effective technology solutions.
• Mentors and develops technical staff through training, documentation, knowledge transfer, and project leadership; evaluates and recommends improvements to IT policies, procedures, and operational practices to enhance security, efficiency, and service delivery.

Additional Information

This position is required to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

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:

60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current IT policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current IT policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current it policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

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.