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Local OH candidate only apply; non-locals will not be considered.
State of Ohio DPS: IT Consultant 1- 733484 (Hybrid)
Location: 1970 West Broad St, Columbus OH 43223
All interviews will be conducted on site. Consultant must demonstrate competence/experience in their specific area(s) of information technology security.
Major responsibilities include:
- -Testing and analyzing assets for potential security threats.
- -Identifying possible security threats and determining the best security measures.
- -Assists with designing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols, policies, plans, and systems to cover all possible security threats.
- -Assists with coordinating activity of a team of security specialists to address security issues.
- -Meeting with internal users to discuss security measures, provide information, and provide a context for understanding the importance of information technology security.
- -Assist with risk assessment and security tests and designing countermeasures to eliminate as many potential risks as possible.
- -Compiling and presenting reports on security risks and threats.
- - Suggesting improvements to existing security systems.
- -Remaining up to date with the latest security systems, tools, trends, and technology.
- -Training staff to recognize and defend against security breaches and risks.
- -Accounting for time and activities.
- Strong communication/ leadership skills.
- Strong influence, collaboration and negotiation experience.
- Ability to collaborate with supporting resources across business and/or functional lines.
- Have excellent oral and written skills/possess strong meeting and work session facilitation skills.
- Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, the ability to manage time and resources to meet assigned deadlines.
- Have strong understanding of prioritization stemming from the elicitation of system and/or user requirements.
- Have excellent organizational skills, proven analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-makings kills.
- Must be knowledgeable in the English language/speak clearly and understandably use the English language.
Mandatory Requirements and Years of Experience:
- 15 years of experience in information technology security.
- 5 years of experience with information technology security threat hunting.
- 10 Years of experience working with security tools: anti-virus, malware removal, etc.
- 5 years of experience serving in an advisory capacity for information technology security related matters.
- An understanding of information technology security infrastructure.
Desired Skills:
- 3 years of experience with computer application security.
- An understanding of secure coding practices.
- 3 years of information technology security in the public sector.