Description Information Technology Services - ITS State of Idaho Opportunity Information Technology Services is a team of dedicated professionals providing core technology and cybersecurity services to agencies statewide, enabling state employees to serve Idaho's citizens. We sincerely hope you will consider being part of our success.
Information Technology Services (ITS), currently has an opening for an IT Information Security Engineer Level III position in our
Chinden office in Boise. This position provides essential services on the state's Firewall Operations team to implement, manage, monitor, and maintain complex cybersecurity systems used to safeguard State information and associated systems.
The selected individual must possess an in-depth knowledge of a wide-range of firewall technologies and operating principles in order to contribute to effective 24/7/365 cybersecurity operations. These positions will undertake threat analysis, act on known and imminent cyber threats and maintain the overall effectiveness of State firewall operations, both in a reactive and proactive capacity.
Please note: The successful candidates will be required to pass multiple, comprehensive fingerprint-based background checks specific to the agencies ITS supports.
Example of Duties - Research opportunities to improve information security standards and identify best practices ensuring that the highest levels of protections are maintained on a continual basis.
- Protect, monitor, manage and prevent cybersecurity incidents, breaches, and exploitation of state information;
- Perform threat hunting across all environments, including both on-premise and cloud (primarily Azure)
- Support and perform all phases of incident response life cycle; preparation, analysis, containment, eradication, remediation, recovery and post-incident activity
- Ensure all incident response processes and associated threat hunting techniques are well-defined, documented, tested and managed over time.
- Subject matter expert on the threat intelligence team
- Ensure the safety and security of all information systems assets based on significant breadth and depth of expertise;
- Design and implements procedures and controls necessary to protect information system assets and data;
- Provide guidance and direction both within information security and among users for the physical protection of information system assets, organizational information, and customer data;
- Perform organizational and system level risk assessments in accordance with the risk management plan.
- Perform e-discovery and information forensics services.
- Provide direct customer interface for problem resolution and escalation;
- Enforce and manage regulatory compliance as required.
- Manages, implements, operates, and maintains advanced cybersecurity systems
- Evaluates and recommends solutions and mitigation strategies related to cybersecurity operations.
- Undertakes firewall related audits, daily monitoring alerts, and reporting on cyber related threats and attacks.
- Assists in the management of system and network access control.
- Assists in cybersecurity configuration auditing for policy and compliance adherence with the firewall.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Considerable knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
Typically gained by at least four years of professional work experience (within the last five years) performing network security OR two years of professional work experience (within the last five years) and successful completion of college/vocational courses covering network security practices. - Considerable knowledge of internal tactics to anticipate and mitigate cyber security threat capabilities and actions.
Typically gained by at least three years of professional work experience researching potential cyber security threats and reviewing, interpreting, and prioritizing information systems remediation OR successful completion of college courses in cyber security threat identification and mitigation and one year of practical work experience. - Considerable knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing, documenting, and mitigating risk).
Typically gained by at least three years of IT experience examining, auditing, managing, implementing IT risk assessments, IT audit programs, and IT security programs. - Good knowledge of cyber intelligence/information collection capabilities and conducting cyber incident investigations; assessing cyber security regulatory compliance and policy & procedure writing.
Typically gained by at least three years of work experience as an advanced IT professional which includes practical experience conducting cyber incident investigations. - Good knowledge of supervisory practices.
Typically gained by at least one year of professional work experience performing as a supervisor which required work assignment, direction and monitoring staff with responsibility (or significant input) into the hiring of employees, preparing performance evaluations, and handling problem-solving procedures OR successful completion of at least 8 hours of courses or seminars specifically covering supervisory practices PLUS at least 6 months experience performing as a full supervisor OR successful completion of 6 college credit hours of courses or seminars covering the essential elements of management planning, organizing, and leading.
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (TTY/TTD: 711), or email .
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.