Data Center Network Security Engineer- Sangamon (Information System Analyst II, Opt. N)

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) isseekingto hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic creative thinking problem solving position serves as aData Center Network Security Engineer- Sangamon Countyfor theDoIT in performing complex hardware and software installations designing specifications developing andmodifyingsecure Data Center network communications including related security this role you will assume accountability of deliverables includingmaintainingaccuracy compliance with security standards and alignment with organizationalobjectives. Additionally you will collaborate with stakeholders to define secure architecture requirements and design specifications to Data Center security communications including firewallsmicro-segmentation technologies intrusion detection/prevention systems network security appliances application load balancers internet filtering solutions and supporting youpossessthese knowledges skills abilities and experience we invite you to apply for this position to join theDoITTeam!

As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)

• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year

• 3 paid personal business days per year

• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years

• 12weeks of paidparentalleave

• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan

• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more informationregardingState of Illinois Benefits follow this link: Functions

• Under administrative direction serves as a Data Center Network Security Engineer for Sangamon County for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) performing complex hardware and software installations designing specifications developing and modifying secure Data Center network communications including related security components.
• Collaborates with users/stakeholders to define secure architecture requirements and design specifications to Data Center security communications including firewalls micro-segmentation technologies intrusion detection/prevention systems network security appliances application load balancers internet filtering solutions and supporting infrastructure.
• Configures tests and maintains diverse firewall models application load balancers micro-segmentation solutions and network security systems such as Intrusion Detection (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to safeguard critical infrastructure.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education throughonline training platformsmeetings training sessions seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products vendors techniques and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Network Services or a related Information Technology field.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in data center network security including designing implementing documenting and maintaining secure architectures for on-premises and cloud environments in alignment with organizational and regulatory security standards including experience with formal change control processes configuration management and audit-ready documentation.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience with enterprise firewall administration including configuration testing maintenance upgrades and hardening of diverse firewall models (e.g. Palo/Cisco) to safeguard critical infrastructure as well as implementing vendor-recommended firmware/software updates coordinating vendor support and resolving production incidents in high-availability environments.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience with OSI Model Layers 1 through 7 network diagnostic tool integration packet analyzers and complex network troubleshooting including administration of enterprise security systems and traffic analysis using tools including Wireshark and Panorama and participation in incident response root cause analysis and SLA-driven break/fix operations using enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience with data center and cloud network security architecture including micro-segmentation technologies application load balancers traffic management and internet/content filtering solutions supporting muti-tiered applications including capacity planning performance optimization vulnerability assessment and collaboration with stakeholders to define secure architecture requirements.

• Three (3) years of professional experience in data center network security including designing implementing documenting and maintaining secure architectures for on-premises and cloud environments in alignment with organizational and regulatory security standards including experience with formal change control processes configuration management and audit-ready documentation.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with enterprise firewall administration including configuration testing maintenance upgrades and hardening of diverse firewall models (e.g. Palo/Cisco) to safeguard critical infrastructure as well as implementing vendor-recommended firmware/software updates coordinating vendor support and resolving production incidents in high-availability environments.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with OSI Model Layers 1 through 7 network diagnostic tool integration packet analyzers and complex network troubleshooting including administration of enterprise security systems and traffic analysis using tools such as Wireshark and Panorama and participation in incident response root cause analysis and SLA-driven break/fix operations using enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with data center or cloud network security architecture including micro-segmentation technologies application load balancers traffic management and internet/content filtering solutions supporting multi-tiered applications including capacity planning performance optimization vulnerability assessment and collaboration with stakeholders to define secure architecture requirements.
• Three (3) years of experience with intrusion detection and protection systems (IDS/IPS) Domain Name Services (DNS) administration including analysis of security events and implementation of mitigation strategies to ensure secure and efficient traffic flow.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in technical project coordination including multitasking across complex security initiatives collaborating with stakeholders and vendors supporting change control processes and strategic planning for data center network security implementations.
• Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams aligning individual contributions toward shared goals to consistently deliver high-impact results.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information clearly and precisely to diverse audiences including business users development teams and agency executives.
• Certifications in one or more of the following: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security CompTIA Security Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Routing and Switching Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (CCSE) or similar relevant certification(s) in Information Security.

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorizationto accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific agencyrequiredbackground checkand requiresself-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requirestheability to travelin performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled short notice evening weekends and holiday.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars conferences and training to remain current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment they arerequiredto inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies(OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
• Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Actnecessitatingthe occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic tothe Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) specific state officials and employeesare required toannuallysubmitStatements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to thisrequirementmust also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure tosubmitthese statementsin a timely mannermay result in fines and penalties.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.