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Job Title:  

Cybersecurity Technician 1

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000752

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$70,720

Job Description:

This is a sensitive government position.

The GBI will follow State Board Rules for current state employees.

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Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position.

Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

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The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some locations (domestic and foreign) have legalized recreational drug use,
 applicants who use or have used drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

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• Marijuana Usage - Candidates that have used marijuana or cannabis in any form (natural or synthetic) and in any location (domestic or foreign) within (1) year preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

• Other Drugs - Candidates that have used any dugs other than marijuana, within 10 years preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

JOB DUTIES:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities are to participate in ongoing system security planning and development activities and work closely with IT teams across the State to support information security initiatives. The successful candidate will actively engage in cybersecurity, technical auditing, and related activities to ensure the agency is compliant with federal and State guidelines.

In addition to the primary responsibility, the selected candidate will:

Collect and analyze vulnerability logs and partner with application support managers to develop and execute remediation plans.

Participate in information security projects and facilitate information security and related initiatives

Use a variety of tools to implement and audit security governance, risk management and compliance for state and local law enforcement agencies.

Create and manage cybersecurity training and phishing simulation exercises Respond to escalations for end-user computing security issues in a timely manner

Proactively collaborate with IT teams within the organization to analyze, research, and resolve security issues

Essential Job Functions:

• Problem solving: Must be able to analyze information to guide decisions and actions through experience, observation, and reasoning. Must be able to audit computer systems and networks to assess risks and determine improvements for security procedures and processes.
• Time management: Must be able to effectively organize and plan daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
• Communication: Must be able to effectively communicate through a variety of channels including written and verbal. Must be able to explain information about security needs and potential threats to technical and non-technical audiences within the organization.
• Microsoft Office 365 knowledge
• Outlook: Must be able to effectively use personal information management software for scheduling, email messaging, and task management.
• Excel: Must be able to format and analyze data in spreadsheets using standard techniques including data cleaning, pivot tables, and sparklines.
• PowerPoint: Ability to create new and modify existing presentations
• Teams: Must be able to effectively use collaboration applications to facilitate meetings, chat, and schedule activities with internal and external stakeholders. Word: Must be able to create professional documentation including technical guides, user manuals, and reports
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Occasionally lifting to 15 lbs. unassisted is required.
• Work Environment: Must be able to report to work in an office setting which includes shared office space with other employees.
• Travel requirements: Must be able to travel occasionally for work and safely operate a state vehicle. Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field from an accredited college/university.

OR

Associates degree in Cybersecurity or a related field and 2 years of experience in Cybersecurity or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants that possess any of the following:

Currently holds advanced cybersecurity or network certifications (CAP, CASP, CySA+, OSCP, CCNA)

OR

3 or more years’ experience in Cybersecurity

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.  
• Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
• Please contact GBI Office of Human Resources at 404-270-8335 or humanresources@gbi.ga.gov if reasonable accommodation is needed in the application and/or interview process.

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED AND Currently holds an entry level cyber certification per state guidelines or achieves within 12 months of start date: (Security+, Network+, Linux+, MTA, GSEC) 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.