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Information Systems Specialist 7– Senior Security Analyst
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Information Services Branch
Enterprise Technology and Security
Salem

The role:

Are you an experienced security analyst looking for a new challenge? We want you to join our team as a senior security analyst! In this role, you will develop and implement a variety of security applications and infrastructure security projects. Your primary focus will be to protect our organization from cyber threats and respond effectively to any incidents. Apply today!

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Oversee ODOT's security environment, managing access to data, applications and programs needed for job performance.

• Support ongoing operations, maintenance and user assistance of cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, scanning systems, traffic analyzers and vulnerability management tools.

• Respond to security incidents and report on incident handling and resolution.

• Ensure security architecture aligns with business needs and complies with industry best practices and regulations.

• Collaborate with partners from other agencies and approved contractors to ensure proper access to ODOT resources while minimizing exposure of agency information.

• Meet with vendors of security systems, evaluating their products as they develop technology new to the industry.

• Provide technical assistance and oversight to customers on cybersecurity issues.

• Train team members and colleagues on the tools for managing security using specialized software to control access on different platforms.

• Participate in information and cyber security strategic and tactical planning.

• Develop, coordinate and record testing results with internal and external partners to ensure the product functions properly and meets expected protection and services.

• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available - Some travel and overnight may be required.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

• Six (6) years of information and/or network systems with a focus on information and cyber security;

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• An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field AND four (4) years of information and/or network systems with a focus on information and cyber security;

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• A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND two (2) years of information and/or network systems with a focus on information and cyber security;

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• Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• A current and valid certification in Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or related certification is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in information security principles and practices, specifically in Vulnerability Management, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response.

• Demonstrated experience in information security including a strong knowledge of security processes and technologies including authentication, encryption, public key infrastructure and secure communication protocols.

• Demonstrated experience in system administration, application monitoring and support of enterprise security solutions including Zero Trust.

• Demonstrated experience with security threats, vulnerabilities, attack methods and countermeasures for web-based application including threat modeling, secure coding and vulnerability testing.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than three (3) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Teresa Rankin, Security and Database Administration Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• Note: This position will receive a cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase of 6.55% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is Jan. 1, 2025, for Feb. 1, 2025, paychecks.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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