Law Enforcement Technology Administrator

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Onsite gym

Subsidized cafeteria

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is seeking an experienced Technology Administrator responsible for the acquisition, installation, maintenance, support, and security of Law Enforcement Unit technology, including EPASS and EVSS. The role is intermediate, with moderate complexity and no direct reports.

Responsibilities include system administration, badge issuance, fingerprinting, vulnerability management, and training of officers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or commensurate specialized training, certification, or work experience.
• 3–5 years of professional work experience in law enforcement or related field or in an information technology role.
• Coursework or certifications in computer science or other technology related specialties.
• Knowledge of information security standards and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products including SharePoint.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building and collaboration skills.
• Experience with or interest in data analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance and provide technical support for security systems (EPASS and EVSS) to optimize configurations and detect abnormalities.
• Perform system administration for multiple applications and ensure audit compliance.
• Create and program identification badges for contractors and employees.
• Administer fingerprinting and background checks for personnel; manage automated fingerprinting system.
• Analyze software vulnerability alerts and perform patching as required.
• Maintain weekly virus definitions and monthly scans.
• Provide training to officers responsible for monitoring systems.
• Generate scheduled and ad hoc reports.
• Ensure security systems are tested and document testing activities.
• Participate in access reviews and maintain access records.
• Collaborate with peers to implement standard technology and share best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analytics interest

Education

Associate’s degree or commensurate training

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The FRLE Technology Administrator is responsible for the acquisition, installation, maintenance, support, and security of Law Enforcement Unit technology, including enterprise physical access security systems (EPASS) and enterprise video surveillance systems (EVSS) as well as other automation solutions and information systems. This position is considered intermediate level and performs work of moderate complexity. The incumbent works under general supervision and may take directions from a more senior team member. This job does not have any direct reports.

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor performance and provide technical support for security systems (EPASS and EVSS) to optimize configurations, detect abnormal conditions, and identify possible equipment failures. Coordinate with other specialists (electricians, network administrators, vendors, etc.) to conduct corrective actions as appropriate.
• Perform system administration for multiple applications and ensure procedures are in place for audit compliance as systems are installed or modified.
• Create and program identification badges for contractors and employees.
• Administer fingerprinting and background checks for personnel. Manage the automated fingerprinting identification system.
• Analyze software vulnerability alerts and perform patching as required.
• Maintain weekly virus definition updates and monthly scans.
• Provide training to officers responsible for monitoring and using the systems.
• Generate scheduled and ad hoc reports.
• Ensure security systems are tested as scheduled. Maintain and file testing documentation.
• Participate in access reviews by analyzing access levels, communicating with team to understand next steps, and ensures reviews are completed timely and thoroughly.
• Maintain records related to access requests, deletions, updates, terminations and transfers.
• Collaborate with peers across the Federal Reserve System to implement standard technology and share best practices.
• Participate in industry associations and stay current on trends and innovations to improve security technology at the Bank.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Primarily work a Monday through Friday daytime shift with occasional off-hours and weekend work as necessary for system upgrades, testing, and incident response.

Your background

• Associate’s degree or commensurate specialized training, certification, or work experience
• 3 to 5 years of professional work experience in law enforcement or related field or in an information technology role
• Coursework or certifications in computer science or other technology related specialties
• Knowledge of information security standards and best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge and/or greater depth of expertise with Microsoft products, including SharePoint
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship building and collaboration skills
• Experience with or interest in data analytics preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must pass initial and subsequent drug tests based on nationally accepted drug screening which includes screening for marijuana.
• As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.
• This document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. An employee's responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, are a part of the job. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reserves the right to modify the elements of this job description, as business needs require.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, and paid time off and transit benefit.
• A continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career.
• Onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria

The expected starting salary for this position is $84,100 - $99,400 annually in addition to annual performance-based discretionary bonuses. Final salary and offer are determined by the applicant’s relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographic and other market data.

The Chicago Fed offers benefits to support overall health and financial security. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.chicagofed.org/careers/thebenefits

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Information Technology Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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