Information Security Specialist 2

The Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) serves over 500,000 active and retired public-school employees through its defined benefit and defined contribution plans. The agency has nearly 350 employees who serve at varying capacities including: customer service representatives, benefits processors, accountants, and investment and information technology professionals.

We are currently looking to fill an Information Security Specialist 2. This role will focus on cybersecurity controls and their effectiveness to protect sensitive data information for the agency. Key responsibilities include leading projects, security architecture design, security systems and application administration, cybersecurity consulting, and incident response. If you have experience performing technical work in information technology security and want to be part of a team that helps to support the members we serve here at PSERS, apply today for this opportunity!

This position is in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania for which the incumbent must maintain permanent Commonwealth residency. The employer will not pay for relocation, housing, or travel expenses. Teleworking from within Pennsylvania is optional for this position with an occasional need to report to the Harrisburg office.

In this role you will act as the first line of response and the technical lead for daily cybersecurity activities and inquiries from within the agency. Responsibilities include being the technical lead for security by design, threat and vulnerability management, security software and devices, cloud security, and also monitoring and incident response. This role will be expected to lead and participate in projects for the implementation of security technology and establish security controls as part of the design phase for new systems and applications.

This position also provides training and coaching to lower level Information Security Specialists to aid in skill development and the overall skills of the team. Work is completed with limited supervision and requires independent decision making related to assigned areas of responsibility. A broad range of IT technical knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge for both active and proactive problem solving is essential in order for a candidate to be successful in this role.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Hours may be flexible.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position will be required to report to the office one day a month and as operationally needed. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Information Security Specialist 1; or
• Three years of experience performing technical work in information technology security, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
• One year of experience performing technical work in information technology security, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.