IS Specialist I - Security/Cyber Threats

Illinois Secretary of State; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Job summary

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State seeks an Information Systems Specialist I – Cyber Threat Intelligence for the Information Security division, located at 501 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL. The role focuses on vulnerability scanning, risk-based remediation prioritization, and strong collaboration with stakeholders.

The position requires two years of college in computer science or 2.5 years IT experience, with travel as needed and ongoing training to stay current in security technologies.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of college coursework in computer science or 2.5 years of technical IT experience.
• Knowledge of systems design, data transmission, and information retrieval.
• Ability to analyze data, present results clearly and communicate remediation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Performs vulnerability scans, tracks from discovery to remediation.
• Assists with severity-based analysis and prioritization of remediation.
• Coordinates remediation with stakeholders and communicates options.
• Completes education and certifications to stay current in security technologies.
• Travels as necessary for education and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Risk-based prioritization

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Two years college in computer science

2.5 years IT experience equivalent

Job description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Information Systems Specialist I – Cyber Threat Intelligence

Division: Information Security

Union: IFT

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

Salary: Range $6,052 to $11,261 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs vulnerability scans on systems and applications, reviews scan results and helps identify vulnerabilities that require further analysis or follow-up. Tracks vulnerabilities from discovery through remediation and closure.
• Assists with the analysis of vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and potential business impact. Prioritizes remediation efforts using risk-based methodology and effectively communicate remediation strategy to stakeholders. Tracks and reports vulnerabilities through their lifecycle from discovery to closure. Verifies remediation by rescanning or validating compensating controls.
• Works with stakeholders to coordinate remediation. Help teams understand what the vulnerability is, why it matters, and what remediation options exist. Escalate overdue or high-risk findings to stakeholders when necessary. Support exception process for vulnerabilities that cannot be fixed immediately.
• 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 two years of college with coursework in the computer science field OR 2.5 years of technical systems and/or programming experience as would be gained as an Information Systems Technician OR any equivalent combination of education and experience and/or IT project management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires working knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled, and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the way data is transcribed into a form suitable for reading by computer.
• Requires working knowledge of the devices for capturing data for computers and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
• Requires working knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools.
• Requires working knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for converting to computer applications.
• Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally, in written or graphic form.
• Requires the ability to use and understand appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes.
• Requires the ability to approach work in a rational and organized manner.
• Requires the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and technical nature.
• Requires ability to adhere to organizational standards for security, privacy, and ethics.
• 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.

Application Process

• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).

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.