Information Security Specialist
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

* High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.(Must provide proof at time of interview).
* Six (6) years of full-time work experience in one of the following fields: technical security control architecture and design; information security solutions engineering; security solutions engineering; security technology implementation; security service delivery; or security application development.
* Valid driver's license.(Must provide proof at time of interview).

OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree.(Must provide original college/university transcript at time of interview)*
* Four (4) years of full-time work experience in one of the following fields: technical security control architecture and design; information security solutions engineering; security solutions engineering; security technology implementation; security service delivery; or security application development.
* Valid driver's license.(Must provide proof at time of interview).

OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree. (Must provide original college/university transcript at time of interview)*
* Two (2) years of full-time work experience in one of the following fields: technical security control architecture and design; information security solutions engineering; security solutions engineering; security technology implementation; security service delivery; or security application development.
* Valid drivers' license.(Must provide proof at time of interview).

Preferred Qualifications

* An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Science, or Management Information Systems.
* Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH); Global Information Assurance Certification Incident Handler (GCIH); or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certifications; Certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
* Experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Payment Card Industry (PCI); Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX); International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001; Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA); or the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
* Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of IT security theory; technologies; policies and best practices; and enterprise architectures. Knowledge of network architecture, operations and protocols. Knowledge of secure network/systems configuration management, as well as an understanding of networking concepts and devices. Ability to work 24/7 including holidays and weekends. Knowledge of application development methodologies and regulatory regulations. Knowledge of incident handling and response. Knowledge of active directory environments as well as virtual and mobile technologies. Knowledge of Information Security functions and complex enterprise architecture security lockdowns. Skill in time management as it relates to incidents. Ability to work independently and simultaneously to manage multiple complex projects at different phases. Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to document requirements, designs, communication plans, project plans, project status reports and other relevant project-related issues. Excellent problem solving skills.

This position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

* MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.


* IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION "Are you a military veteran?"


* ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).



VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Benefits Package

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
* Basic Term Life Insurance
* Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
* You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
* This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (8) (18).

COOK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTE: As internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.