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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at **************** Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none! Location TBD The full performance level class works under general supervision and requires considerable knowledge of electronic data processing, computer science and systems analysis to configure, support and monitor enterprise security tools such as endpoint protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to safeguard State assets against malicious activity Characterize and monitor network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources and analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods and effects on system and information Evaluate and support documentation, validation and accreditation processes necessary to assure that new IT systems meet organization's information assurance and security requirements and/or support security audit activities and review security logs to validate access levels and activity Supports vulnerability scanning, remote support software and packet capture to ensure endpoints are patched and updated Responds to alerts of malicious activity and work with OISP as a member of the agency Security Point of Contact (SPOC) team Support the development of tools and assist with responses, and help support training for the agency Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) Works with IT Security Operations Team to evaluate solutions to meet organization's information assurance and security requirements Creates documentation for security initiatives Works with inter-agency contacts to develop solutions for agency initiatives Safeguards the organization's information assets and ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise-wide information security program Provides input in the creation and enforcement of information security policies, standards, and guidelines Ensures security policies align with industry's best practices and regulatory requirements Assists with promoting security awareness by helping staff with understanding security policies and best practices Provides input with risk assessments that identifies vulnerabilities and assesses the potential impact on the organization Collaborates with various teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies Participates in the development and execution of incident response plans Analyzes and responds to security incidents, providing timely resolution and analysis Monitors and manages vulnerability scanning tools Coordinates remediation efforts and ensure timely closure of identified vulnerabilities Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards Assists in preparing for and participating in audits and assessments Monitors security alerts and incidents Analyzes and responds to security events Proactively utilizes security information and event management (SIEM) systems Maintains comprehensive documentation related to security policies, procedures, and incidents Provides regular reports on the status of the information security program Functions as mentor and primary contact for Security Analyst, Apprentice, and/or interns assigning work, developing, and assigning training, developing work structure and tasks for security initiatives, and evaluating deliverables Stays current regarding new technologies in area of IT assigned Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Application Procedures\: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. 36 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data. -Or completion of associate core program in computer science; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Apprentice, 69910; successful completion of Ohio Cyber Apprenticeship program; additional 12 mos. trg. or exp. in Information Systems/Information Technology with a focus in one of the following areas\: Software Engineering/Development, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Network, or IT Security. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Note\: The Ohio Cyber Apprenticeship program is a program offered by the Department Administrative Services. 2000 hrs. of on-the-job experience and 200 certified instructional credits must be earned in order to complete this program. Job Skill\: Cybersecurity