Job Requisition ID: 48263
Posting Date: 07/07/2025
Closing Date: 07/18/2025
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary (effective 7/1/25): $8,281 monthly; Full range: $8,281-$12,223 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code: None
WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Detection Engineering Manager, developing and directing all phases of highly complex software and hardware implementations and computer security remediation for the Endpoint Protection unit ensuring support to staff and value-added services for operational standards. In this role, you will oversee the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of server and desktop components in support of infrastructure services, security, and anti-virus. In addition, you will supervise a team of Endpoint Security Analysts, by directing and coordinating activities to ensure the best hardware and software solutions are available for use by clients.
If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
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
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 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 information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications, or a directly related Information Technology field.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications in a public or business organization.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience overseeing the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of server and desktop components in support of infrastructure services, security, and anti-virus.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience managing or leading an Information Security team or a similar Information Technology field, including developing and implementing operational standards, policies, and procedures to ensure service delivery and compliance with organizational goals and procurement guidelines in a large public or business organization.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience leading technical teams in problem diagnosis, incident resolution, and root cause analysis, including conducting performance assessments, troubleshooting issues, and documenting information to ensure effective incident management.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience coordinating in-depth enterprise-wide IT management studies involving extensive technical research, systems analysis, and security assessments and remediation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (IN ORDER OF SIGNIFICANCE)
- Three (3) years of professional experience overseeing the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of server and desktop components in support of infrastructure services, security, and anti-virus.
- Three (3) years of professional experience managing or leading an Information Security team or a similar Information Technology field, including developing and implementing operational standards, policies, and procedures to ensure service delivery and compliance with organizational goals and procurement guidelines in a large public or business organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience leading technical teams in problem diagnosis, incident resolution, and root cause analysis, including conducting performance assessments, troubleshooting issues, and documenting information to ensure effective incident management.
- Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating in-depth enterprise-wide IT management studies involving extensive technical research, systems analysis, and security assessments and remediation.
- Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing IT Application Service Delivery.
- Extensive knowledge with load-testing tools and enterprise application monitoring tools.
- Extensive knowledge utilizing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of handling complex technical issues, including responding to emergency and after-hours situations, while ensuring effective communication and resolution in line with established escalation procedures.
- Ability to develop, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, including gathering technical and business requirements, coordinating vendor performance management, ensuring performance guarantees, and maintaining compliance with service level agreements and contract standards.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification.
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