IT Security Analyst II

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

* Job Posting closes:
August 2, 2026

Kansas Department of Transportation

At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

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About the Position:

* Who can apply:
Anyone

* Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

* Full/Part-time:
Full-Time

* Regular/Temporary:
Regular

* Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

* Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

* Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

* Search :

* Annual Salary Range: $68,182.40 to $75,000.60

* Hourly Pay Range: $32.78 to $36.58

Employment Benefits:

* Work-Life Balance Programs:

* Paid Leave:
Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty

* Employee Assistance Program

* For help managing daily life at no cost to you

* Infant at Work Program

* Voluntary Benefits:
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

* First-Day Coverage:

* Medical Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Vison Insurance

* Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

* Life Insurance:

* Employer paid basic group life

* Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

* Retirement:

* KPERS and Deferred Compensation

* Other Benefits:

* Tuition reimbursement

* Paid on-the-job training programs.

* Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This IT Security Analyst II position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Office of Information Technology. The IT Security Analyst II supports the KDOT's Security Infrastructure that includes both policy development, technical implementation, and customer education and training.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

* Provides high level implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting and education for all facets of network and data security systems within KDOT. Acts as senior telecommunications diagnostician for other technical support personnel, and telecommunications infrastructure implementation

* Provides primary support for security software installed on KDOT endpoints, servers and appliances used to support the KDOT protected network.

* Implements, integrates, maintains and troubleshoots all security/network devices, including agency-side firewalls, intrusion detection servers, wireless systems and advanced authentication solutions such as multifactor authentication and security tokens.

* Educates staff on all aspects of network security and data protection systems across the enterprise. Serves as the lead networking diagnostician, resolving complex infrastructure issues and mentoring technical support personnel.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Two plus years of hands-on IT or cybersecurity experience, intermediate certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CySA+.

* Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals and diagnostic of data and voice communication systems.

* Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.

* Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Two plus years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or in foundational IT roles like Network…