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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service IT Infosec Engineer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
IT Infosec Engineer
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IT Infosec Engineer
Salary
$5,657.60 - $9,833.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
TRSL-04242024-ST2
Department
Teachers' Retirement System of LA
Division
Information Technology
Opening Date
04/24/2024
Closing Date
5/9/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
Why work for TRSL?
Service – All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
Culture – We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
Growth – TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.
Benefits – TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements of TRSL’s telework policy.
Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.
This vacancy may be filled as a Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,611.20 bi-weekly.
Summary of Duties
Security position reports directly to the IT Administrator and is responsible for overseeing and managing TRSL’s cyber security vigilance and response to threats. The position will require a good technical background in Systems Networks, Server and Desktop Endpoint security products, Security hardware devices, Security monitoring via software products and log analysis and Security testing.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
• Works to ensure system and security product updates are adhered to
• Works with IT sections to ensure respective security protocols are in place and adhered to
• Works with users to ensure training and cyber awareness are ongoing and effective
• Proactively monitors and responds to security alerts and reported incidents
• Mentors and guides IT sections on best security practices
• Manages security-based project work under direction and guidance of IT Management
• Able to produce clear and concise written security reports at a technical and non-technical level
• Able to present to groups of technical and non-technical staff on security matters
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong technology skillset with emphasis on Cyber security
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Collaborative and team oriented working style
• A solid understanding of systems security and current cyber threats
• Ability to work independently while possessing a strong sense of accountability
For more information about this job title, please click the link below:
IT InfoSec Engineer (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175570)
How to Apply
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Applications submitted without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. * Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach an official college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting.An official transcript is required upon hire.
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Sarah Templet
Human Resources Department
Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana
P.O. Box 94123, Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Ph: 225-922-2659
Fax: 225-922-2579
Email: sarah.templet@trsl.org
Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/trsl) .
TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.
TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-verify system.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree plus five years of experience in information technology.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
An associate’s degree in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
Two years of experience or training in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine experience or training in information technology and college credit to substitute for the required baccalaureate degree as follows:
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for one year and six months of experience or training in information technology towards the
baccalaureate degree.
A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience or training in information technology to substitute for the baccalaureate
degree.
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience in any field and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysis--computer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, mathematics, telecommunications, or computer information systems will substitute for up to one year of required experience.
A master's degree will substitute for up to one year of required experience.
NOTE:
Multiple specialized degrees and/or master's degrees will substitute for a maximum of one year of required experience.
NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To engineer highly complex information security systems that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Expert.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from an IT Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide functional supervision over lower-level personnel. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
LOCATION OF WORK:
State agencies with information security activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from IT InfoSec Specialist 2 by the presence of responsibility for engineering highly complex information technology security systems that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
Differs from IT InfoSec Architect by the absence of responsibility for architecting enterprise information technology security systems and solutions that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Designs and develops highly complex system solutions to support information security needs and continuity of operations. Develops system design and plans testing activities.
Performs system maintenance activities and ensures seamless integration across all components. Provides updates on project statuses to management personnel.
Evaluates requests and projects in other technical areas as needed to assess the impact to information security; provides recommendations for favorable outcomes.
Meets with agency management and/or vendors to determine needs, outline parameters, and evaluate results. Develops work plans for lower-level personnel to ensure project goals are met.
Applies an expert understanding of the information security system landscape in order to ensure successful outcomes.
Responds to highly complex information security system troubleshooting requests and emergencies. Provides incident response and guidance to lower-level personnel as needed.
Serves as a liaison for information technology vendors, technology users, and agency management relative to the assigned systems.
Researches and evaluates new information security technologies; provides recommendations to management to improve system performance and align with the agency's goals and objectives.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university? If so, please attach your transcript to your online application.
Yes
No
02
Do you have a baccalaureate degree twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysis--computer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, mathematics, telecommunications, or computer information systems? If so, please attach your transcript to your online application.
Yes
No
03
Do you have an associate's degree in information technology? If so, please attach your transcript to your online application.
Yes
No
04
Do you have a master's degree? If so, please attach your transcript to your online application.
Yes
No
05
Do you have five (5) years of professional level experience in information technology?
Yes
No
06
Please list the Endpoint security products you are familiar with along with your experience with each.
07
Please list the security devices you are familiar with along with your experience with each.
08
Briefly describe your Network security experience along with the security tools used.
09
Briefly describe your experience with PC and mobile device security along with tools used.
10
Have you ever dealt with ransomware infection? If so, please describe your experience and how you dealt with it.
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Please detail any other Cyber experience you have that may be of interest.
12
Do you have any security based certifications? If so, please list them below and state if they are expired or still valid, if applicable.
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State of Louisiana
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the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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