IT Security Specialist

Franklin County Clerk of Courts; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Franklin County Clerk of Courts is seeking an IT Security Specialist to identify and escalate unauthorized access attempts within the IT environment. You will oversee asset management for software and hardware, maintain Active Directory data, and generate security training materials to bolster preventative measures.

The role requires researching security issues, collaborating with the Service Desk, and contributing to process improvements. Some travel and flexible hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field with 3 years of IT experience.
• Experience with asset management and IT security concepts.
• Familiarity with Active Directory maintenance.
• Ability to communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsabilités

• Oversee asset management lifecycle for software, computers, printers, and IT assets.
• Identify, research, troubleshoot security issues, and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with Service Desk to salvage hardware securely.
• Oversee asset, inventory, and security audits.
• Create security training materials for proactive prevention.

Connaissances

Asset management

Security audits

Active Directory

Troubleshooting security issues

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Workload management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Outils

Active Directory

IT asset management systems

Description du poste

CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of the IT Security Specialist classification is to identify, escalation, and communicate any attempted unauthorized accesses or intrusions within the Clerk of Courts IT environment.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsible for providing security focused input and general oversight to the asset management lifecycle for software, computers, printers, and other IT assets supported by the IT Division. Independently identifies, researches, and troubleshoots security related issues as necessary and escalates problems in accordance with defined procedures as needed. Works with the Service Desk team to salvage hardware properly and securely. Oversees asset, inventory, and security audits within the Clerk’s office. Generates security training materials to assist with ensuring proactive cyber security prevention.

Provides security related input and assistance with the procurement process as it relates to hardware and software purchases. Provides support for account administration, including account setup, maintenance, and removal. Responsible for maintaining the accuracy and currency of Active Directory information. Proposes technical and security-oriented process improvement recommendations within the scope of assigned work. Maintains and contributes to the IT knowledge base as needed, including the documentation of best practices to help ensure consistent delivery of support.

Identifies and attends training and obtains certifications necessary to maintain technical expertise required to complete assigned duties. Provides regular communication of project status, capacity, and progress to project teams. Provides thorough communications when providing updates to stakeholders as documented in IT policies and procedures. Actively manages her/his workload as needed to complete assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and courteous manner. Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of agency policies & procedures; government structure & process; computer science. Skill in typing; word processing; equipment operations. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening condition & take appropriate action; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; maintain accurate records; understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field with three (3) years of information technology, computer science, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Requirements

No special license or certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

May need to travel to meetings, training sessions, or other work-related appointments. May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays.