IT Security Specialist 2 — On-Site Incident Response Lead

State of Montana; Montana; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Montana Department of Military Affairs Information Technology is seeking an IT Security Specialist 2 who will be on the cutting edge of cyber incident response, managing vulnerability and patch management, and supporting customers and end-users. The position requires on-site work around Helena, MT, Fort Harrison, MT 60%-100% of the time, with telework outside Montana not possible.

Responsibilities include vulnerability scanning, incident response, threat assessments, endpoint

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology related field.
• 2 years of experience working in an IT security role.
• Other combinations of education, certification, or experience may be substituted.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct systems vulnerability scanning or testing.
• Respond to or resolve security issues.
• Identify, report, track, and document security incidents or violations following security protocols.
• Make determinations about threat levels and escalation of security events.
• Research or review recent security alerts, trends, procedures, and threats.
• Monitor computer, network or IT system activities to detect cyberattacks, security violations, or security incidents.
• Assist computer users with installation or learning about new security applications and procedures.
• Conduct network or computer system vulnerability assessments.
• Analyze and recommend security enhancements for existing or planned IT systems.
• Configure security software to meet system requirements.
• Respond to cyberattacks or security incidents using established incident-response measures.
• Responsible for administering assigned security tools.
• May examine computers for evidence of criminal violations and prepare forensic reports.

Conocimientos

Vulnerability scanning

Incident response

Threat assessments

Security tools config

Educación

Bachelor's degree in IT

Descripción del empleo

The State of Montana Department of Military Affairs Information Technology is seeking an IT Security Specialist 2 who will be on the cutting edge of cyber incident response, managing vulnerability and patch management, and supporting customers and end-users. The position requires on-site work around Helena, MT, Fort Harrison, MT 60%-100% of the time, with telework outside Montana not possible.

Responsibilities include vulnerability scanning, incident response, threat assessments, endpoint