Cyber security specialist Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Office of Technology:

The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.

About the IOT Security Operations Center (SOC):

SOC protects the Executive Branch agencies’ servers and workstations from threat actors with malicious intent. We monitor security events impacting current and future technology infrastructure. We partner in protecting and responding to our businesses while allowing them to innovate, build new products, and deploy new services in the execution of their agency missions.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $70,122.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Assesses the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.
• Assists in investigations of information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate the damage.
• Assists in managing documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.
• Monitors networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.
• Supports vulnerability assessments or analysis of information security systems.
• Assists in developing information security standards and best practices.
• Assists in developing or installing software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
• Develops responses and recovery strategies for security breaches.
• Identifies and recommends solutions to information security problems.
• Helps develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, disclosure or to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Performs risk assessments or executes system tests to ensure the functioning of data processing activities or security measures.
• Provides technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products.
• Recommends information security enhancements to management.
• Reviews security assessments for computing environments or checks for compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Scans networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.
• Trains staff on, and oversees the use of, information security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Troubleshoots security and network problems.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, software, operating systems, and compliance regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of programming languages and scripting.
• Experience with handling complex network architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail orientated with strong technical experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain information security standards.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required. However, at least 4 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.