IT System Administration- Entry

Description

• Please note: We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. The assigned duty station of this position will be Tumwater, WA. The incumbent must reside anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington or Idaho/Washington borders.
  
  

Do you want to be part of a dynamic IT team? Do you enjoy using your problem solving skills in a creative environment? Are you someone who can resolve unique problems and work collaboratively with different teams to support the greater mission? Do you want to work for the agency whose mission it is to "Keep Washington Safe and Working"?

This Security Systems Administrator position is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancing the security configuration of L&l's networked environment under the direct guidance and direction of Journey and Senior level security specialists and Chief Information Security Officer.

Under direct guidance from Senior and Journey IT Security specialists, this position monitors, diagnoses and resolves routine security alerts within the agency-wide Identity Access Management System. The incumbent is also responsible for reviewing and maintaining access controls and assisting Senior IT Security staff in reviewing agency-wide security awareness training. The position serves as a backup to operate and assist with security solutions, including vulnerability management, network access control and security information and event management solutions.

This position implements security access controls, provisions and de-provisions users, and monitors for security breaches. In addition, this position evaluates routine security requests for software, routes tickets and concerns to the correct parties, recommends and implements security improvements and plays a vital role in managing L&I’s Security Systems to keep L&I confidential information secure.

Duties

Some Of What You’ll Do:

Security System Administration

• Assist with monitoring security event logs, analysis of reports and security violations, and resolution of security-related problems with provisioning. Following prescribed business rules and procedures, authorize access, validate correct implementation, and analyze for separation of duties and least privilege
• Create and manage user accounts and rights and provide access
• Add users to groups based on roles and grant necessary access to files and administrative abilities
• Process access requests for external
• Assist with evaluating, preparing and deploying system changes
• Contribute to the testing of upgrades and communicate activities and requirements
• Review, interpret, analyze, recommend, document, and verify technical requirements
  
  

Technical Troubleshooting and Analysis

• Extract logs, evaluate the data, and restore services to internal and external customers
• Troubleshoot security applications, and connectivity issues
• In addition, may be expected to write technical documents and procedures
• Analyze & solve third tier customer support problems related to IT security (e.g. access control, authentication, user privileges, etc.)
• Viewing, gathering, and evaluating logs with the Agency-wide Internet Content Filter (Internet access files)
  
  

Security Awareness Training & Publication of Security Policies, Standards and Procedures

• Promoting, developing, designing, and evaluating L&I’s Security Awareness training curriculum and materials. Schedule, facilitate, and conduct classes covering security topics
• Help develop, edit, or review security standards and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

This position requires a total of four years of experience and/or education. Qualifying experience includes experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: IT security, IT consulting, application development, systems development, desktop support, helpdesk or system support, systems analysis, data analytics, network operations, or database management. Qualified education may substitute for work experience on a year-by-year basis.

OR

An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related field and two (2) years qualifying IT experience*.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related field.

DESIRED:

• Formal security training or certifications such as: Security +, Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or college level IT Security or Information Assurance courses.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Things you Need to Know

To Help You Maintain a Proper Work-life Balance, Teleworking Is One Of The Work Schedule Options For This Position. L&I Also Offers Flexible Custom Work Schedules. State Employee Who Meet The Qualifications Will Become Eligible For a Generous Retirement Package At The End Of The Employee’s Career. Click On The “Benefits” Tab To Learn More.At L&I, Your Voice Matters. In Addition, L&I Is a Diverse State Agency Dedicated To The Safety And Health And Security Of Washington's 3.3 Million Workers. Take a Look At This Brief Video And Learn More About Why L&I Is An Employer Of Choice. We Offer Hybrid And Remote Work Options. Remote Work From a State Outside Of WA, Requires Approval.Application Process We Will Contact The Top Candidates Directly To Interview For This Position. Because We Base The Selection On Information Provided By You, It Is In Your Best Interest To Identify The Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities That Address The Mandatory And Desirable Qualifications Described In The Announcement. Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application AND Please Pay Special Attention To The Wording In #1:

• A cover letter listing each required qualification with supporting detail on how each requirement is met through your experience and/or training.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. (please place these within your application). Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. *Please note: we will never call any reference without your written authorization
  
  

Please do not attach or place any information about your vaccination status, including disclosure of leaving employment due to a vaccination requirement for COVID -19, within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other Information

• A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.
• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
• IT position applicants selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email skills assessment invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when ready, but the invitation to complete the assessment will expire 5 days after the invitation was sent. Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it later. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal.
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Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Steve Camerer at [email protected]