Associate Information Security Specialist (bureau Of Technology) Grant Funded

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Maintain security controls for major information systems.

Specify and document security control requirements, support security control assessments, and ensure that all security requirements are adequately addressed.

Assist in various Information Security processes.

Assist with fundamental security processes such as vulnerability scanning and remediation activities.

Create operational documents for security technologies and develop reference guides.

Assist in the development of security policies, standards, and guidelines.

Liaison with the service desk for end user assistance.

This position is Grant Funded Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher or

• Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and Four (4) years of Information Technology (IT) networking or security or directly related experience or

• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required .

• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with drafting, reviewing or updating information security policies is preferred.

• Experience with developing or presenting trainings on cybersecurity topics is preferred.

• Possession of 1 of the following Certifications: CompTIA Network , A , Security or ISC2 Certification in Cybersecurity is preferred .

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of IT security theory, technologies, policies and best practices, and enterprise architectures.

• Knowledge of network architecture, operations, and protocols.

• Knowledge of secure network/systems configuration management, as well as an understanding of networking ...