Senior Cyber Compliance Specialist; Information Systems Specialist Hybrid s

Salary Range: $7,807 - $11,823

Contract Type:
Permanent Full-Time Position

Location:

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid work available)

• IT Security Management:
  The Senior Cyber Compliance Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that align with state and federal requirements, Center for Internet Security and National Institute of Standards and Technology Frameworks, that enable business units to meet their statutory mandates. The role focuses on enhancing IT security for the agencies by implementing best practices, policies, and standards.
• Incident Response:
  In the event of IT security events, incidents or breaches, the Senior Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in responding to and mitigating the impact on agency IT assets. This involves investigating events, incidents, identifying compromised assets, and taking remedial actions to contain and eradicate threats.
• Vulnerability Management:
  The position assists in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities on IT Assets ensuring that all software and hardware are up to date with the latest security patches and firmware.
• Policy Compliance:
  The Senior Cyber Compliance Specialist advises on the development of information protection and IT security policies and enforces the policies to ensure both agencies are compliant with state and federal requirements in delivering secure and protected IT assets in support of business unit functions.
• Security Monitoring and Alerting:
  This position will ensure continuous monitoring strategies are in place for each system/platform and work with Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Cyber Security Services (CSS) Security Operations Center (SOC) for suspicious activity, unauthorized access, and potential security incidents. The Senior Cyber Operations & Compliance Specialist responds to security alerts, conducts investigations, and escalates incidents as necessary to ensure compromised IT assets are contained and isolated and that incidents are eradicated from the network.
• Documenting and Reporting:
  Accurate and up-to-date documentation is essential in IT security. The Senior Cyber Compliance Specialist maintains records of security events and incidents, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts. They also generate reports to provide insights into management and demonstrate compliance with IT security standards and regulations.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  The role involves working closely with other IT security professionals, OIS Subject Matter Experts and teams, and departments across agencies to ensure alignment with security policies and initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement:
  The Senior Cyber Compliance Specialist actively seeks ways to improve IT security and customer service processes. They stay up to date with the latest security threats and technologies to enhance the agency’s security posture.

• (a) Seven (7) years of information systems experience in cybersecurity operations, systems or network administration, and information security risk management. OR (b) An associate’s degree or higher 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 5 years of information systems experience in cybersecurity operations, systems or network administration, and information security risk management.
  
  OR (c) A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in cybersecurity operations, systems or network administration, and information security risk…