Cyber Security Specialist

Company: State of Missouri
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101. Why you'll love this position:
  This is a professional security and compliance position accountable for performing a wide range of complex security procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety of information systems and assets and protect systems and data from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Ensures that users understand and adhere to the necessary procedures and processes to maintain security. Conducts the most complex audits for regulatory and standards compliance. Provides input into the development of security policies. Prepares disaster recovery plans. Designs and delivers high-level security compliance training. Conducts complex IT data and security forensic investigations Provides advice to management on the balance between business needs and data security. Provides complex technical support in relevant fields of discipline. Serves as a project lead and/or provides technical direction to lower-level team members. Mentors are less experienced staff.
  
  This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting .
  
  ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.
  
  
  What you'll do:
  
  
  All you need for success:
  • Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
    
    Knowledge of the state's networking environment. Skill in recognizing security intrusions and taking appropriate actions. Skill in analyzing and correlating data, and noticing patterns and discrepancies.
    
    The classification for this position is Cybersecurity Specialist ; click for more information.
    
    More reasons to love this position:
    
    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
    
    If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov
    
    The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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