Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req# 208870

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections

714 SW Jackson, Suite 300

Topeka, KS 66603

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About the Position: IT Security Specialist Technician, Req# 208870

This position will be located in our Central Office (Topeka, Shawnee County).

• Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

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Compensation: $46,092.80 to $68,182.40/Annual ($22.16 to $32.78/Hr.)

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified, pay is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 29, Steps 4-20.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

• Sick & Vacation leave

• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

• Fitness Centers in select locations

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

  
  

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for configuration, installation, and monitoring of security tools and appliances. The position provides security support for application and infrastructure-related projects; assisting in security audits; running security analysis and risk reports. The incumbent monitors security devices and maintains all log-in identifications and data access files.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as lead administrator on antivirus, data encryption, and pertinent security software and security appliances. Recommend hardware and software systems that provide security functions. Implement approved changes, providing documentation of all information data access and maintaining all log-in identifications and data access files.
• Monitor security devices, network access, and data access control. Assist in responses to security threats and risks; troubleshoot and implement approved rules and connections for security devices. Implements and maintains central logging. Document and submit all proposed changes to supervisor with a detailed recommendation for implementation.
• Assist in any Disaster Recovery activities, table top exercises, and security audits. This includes assistance with documentation and reporting. Assists with completion and gathering of incident reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Job tasks performed by this employee which are not expected in advance and covered above, or not “Information Technology” tasks or processes

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and two years experience providing security and disaster recovery for information technology systems or four years experience providing security and disaster recovery for information technology systems. Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offences (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
• Local security clearance required, candidate must pass a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of IT work experience to include two (2) years of work experience providing security and disaster recovery for information technology systems or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Along with degree, two (2) years’ experience in network, server OS, and application hardening against security risks and threats.
• Two years’ experience with Checkpoint and Cisco security devices.
• Knowledge of security issues and techniques across all existing computer platforms, security products, tools and processes, and maintaining applicable federal, state and local law regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the general public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCNA security, and CCSA.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must pass a criminal history records check.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Alyssa Cabello

Human Resource - Recruitment Manager

Email: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov

Name: Daniel Cline

Human Resource - Recruitment Coordinator

Email: Daniel.Cline@ks.gov

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.

• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

    
    

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Tax Clearance Certificate
• College Transcripts (if applicable)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” and “Save Tax Clearance Certificate as a PDF”

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance within 10 days following the offer of employment by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. In the event that an individual who has been offered employment cannot provide proof of a tax clearance certificate, the individual will be required to enter into a payment plan with KDOR and remain current on such payment plan or make other arrangements with KDOR to achieve the tax clearance required under Executive Order 2004-03. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate to the hiring agency. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.