Application Security Analyst (Agency Information Security Professional 1)

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.

What You'll Do

The primary role of the Application Security Analyst is to ensure agency applications are secure from exploitation, fraud, and intrusion. This role monitors security logs and alerts generated by security tools and systems. You will investigate and analyze security incidents and escalate as necessary to ensure timely resolution. This position will work closely with the development teams and business units to integrate security controls such as requirements and testing into the SDLC process and IT projects. You will need to stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends, and assess their potential impact on our organization, providing recommendations for proactive mitigation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Configure, support, and monitor enterprise security tools
• Characterize and monitor network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats
• Determine weaknesses exploited and exploitation methods of intrusions
• Test information assurance safeguards
• Implement data security principles
• Participate in development of archive policies

Schedule: 8 hour shift, between 7am-6pm as determined in consultation with supervisor, Monday through Friday.

Travel: No regular travel expected.

PN(s): 20039815

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

OPTION 1:

• 3 years experience in computer data security either through: monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, or system development, or controlling accessibility of data

Option 2:

• Successful completion of Associates core program in computer science

AND

• 18 months experience in computer data security either through: monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, or system development, or controlling accessibility of data

Option 3:

• Successful completion of undergraduate core program in computer science

AND

• 12 months experience in computer data security either through: monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, or system development, or controlling accessibility of data

Option 4:

• 12 months experience as an Information Technology Apprentice, (job code 69910)

AND

• Completion of Ohio Cyber Apprenticeship Program

AND

• 12 months experience in Information Systems/Information Technology with Focus on one of the following areas: software engineering/development, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Network, or IT Security.

Or

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

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Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio's OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 34. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $35.31 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 34

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Hourly

$35.31

$37.03

$38.84

$40.78

$42.74

$44.85

$47.06

$49.36

$51.84

Annual

$73,445

$77,022

$80,787

$84,822

$88,899

$93,288

$97,885

$102,669

$107,827

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 Months

Telework & Work-From-Home

All positions at ODJFS are in-office positions. We are currently migrating from remote work to in-office work. Should you be invited for an interview or assessment, please inquire at that time if this is an in-office position or a currently/temporarily remote position.