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Job Title:  

Cybersecurity Specialist 2

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001896

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$90,000.00/YR.

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Specialist 2 

Job Code- ISP011

Pay Grade - O

The Georgia Department of Labor is accepting applications to fill the Cybersecurity Specialist 2 position in the IT CIO Office.

The position is located at 148 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303.

Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is transforming into a forward-thinking, future-focused, and resilient organization — one that anticipates change and leads with purpose. As part of this transformation, we are building a more connected and collaborative organization where information flows quickly, awareness is shared, and teams seamlessly work together. This modern, adaptive approach strengthens our ability to respond to emerging needs, serve the public more effectively, and create meaningful impact. Join us and be part of GDOL's mission-driven team shaping the future.

The Cyber Security 2, under general supervision, aligns all information security compliancy activities to ensure the agency is compliant with all federal and state security requirements.

Essential Function and Responsibilities

1. Serves as lead member for all reporting to federal partners

• Creates, updates, and submits all required annual reports to the IRS and SSA prior to or on time.
• Updates and submits all Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to the IRS and SSA on a quarterly or semi-annual basis prior to or on time.

2. Ensures all policies and procedures align with IRS, SSA, and current NIST 800-53 revisions

• Creates, reviews, and updates all information security policies and procedures on an annual basis.

3. Performs, reviews, and guides various IT teams on technical vulnerability and compliancy assessments

• Configures, tests, reports, and provides guidance to correct deficiencies with IT system assessments.
• Escalates issues with the Information Security Officer.

4. Works with various levels of agency personnel to ensure that business needs and information security objectives are met

• Completes work requests/service tickets
• Responds to email requests dealing with information security systems.
• Works with section managers and the CISO to determine appropriate security controls for business systems.
• Communicates with all levels of management and other supporting or supported agency business owners on cyber risks existing within the agency.
• Provides status reporting to the CISO on information security projects and cybersecurity maturity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Security or related field or Equivalent experience and three (3) years of proven experience and demonstrated success in technology security
• 3+ years – Experience with federal/state reporting requirements – Candidate will be requested to provide sanitized copies of reports
• Strong knowledge of IRS and SSA information security requirements
• 3+ years – Demonstrated experience working with various IT systems
• Proficient plus with MS Word and MS Excel
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• SSCP Certification
• CISSP Certification
• Security+ Certification
• GIAC Certification
• Demonstrated experience with various vulnerability and compliancy scanners

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of available choices:

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance (multiple plans)
• Flexible / Voluntary Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Disability
  • Long Term Care
  • Legal
• Paid Time Off
  • 13 Holidays
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Purchasing Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

The Georgia Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Security or related field or equivalent experience and three (3) years of proven experience and demonstrated success in technology leadership with emphasis on information security and data governance and currently holds an intermediate cyber certification per state guidelines or achieves within 12 months of start date: (CCNA, CCNA-S, C)ISRM, CISM, CASP, GCIH, GCED, CEH) and Must hold or be able to qualify for a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.