Security Operations IT Technician II

Illinois Secretary of State; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield, IL is seeking an Information Systems Technician II to monitor security alerts, triage events, and support incident response across agency networks and systems.

The role requires foundational IT education or relevant experience, strong communication, and a willingness to travel for education and meetings. The position emphasizes adherence to security best practices and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of 1 year of college, with coursework in the computer science field OR 1.5 years of technical systems and programming experience OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors security alerts, events, and dashboards across multiple platforms.
• Reviews and triages security events to determine efficacy and analyzes indicators of compromise.
• Documents investigations, findings, actions taken, and escalation details in ticketing systems and/or case management platforms.
• Continues education and training to stay current with security threats and technologies.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Digital skills

Travel willingness

Physical ability

Education

One year of college coursework in CS

1.5 years of technical systems and programming experience

Job description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield, IL is seeking an Information Systems Technician II to monitor security alerts, triage events, and support incident response across agency networks and systems.

The role requires foundational IT education or relevant experience, strong communication, and a willingness to travel for education and meetings. The position emphasizes adherence to security best practices and ongoing professional development.