Infrastructure Specialist Associate at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Monitoring, Network Activity Review, Application Security Scanning, Vulnerability Remediation, Security Requirements, Risk Assessment, Application Security Settings Review, Documentation Maintenance, Incident Response Support, Containment Steps, Incident Documentation, Security Awareness

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Office of Information Services The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology (IT). OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage. What You Will Do Primary Technology: Security Monitoring Help monitor and support security tools that protect agency systems and applications Review basic network and application activity to identify unusual or potentially harmful behavior and escalate issues as needed Use application security scanning tools to identify common vulnerabilities Assist with tracking remediation of vulnerabilities and confirms fixes with guidance from senior staff Collaborate with development and system teams to ensure security requirements are included in new or updated applications Help review applications for compliance Support basic risk assessment activities by gathering information, reviewing scan results, and confirming vulnerability details Assists with reviewing application security settings (e.g., authentication, encryption, access controls) to ensure they meet established standards Maintains documentation used for audits, compliance reviews, and internal reporting Gather evidence and help identify potential root causes, under the direction of incident response staff Assist with basic containment or remediation steps Help document incident details and lessons learned Support communication and awareness efforts to promote secure application practices across the agency Schedule: Full-Time Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Location: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities - Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant's home address. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Akron - 172 S. Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308 Dayton - 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414 Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio. PN(s): 20044244 The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following: Option 1 18 months combined work exp. &/or trg. In any combination of the following: installing, monitoring/maintaining, configuring, upgrading, &/or administering/operating a single technology domain. Option 2 Successful completion of IT Apprenticeship program at designated agency. Option 3 Completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems. Tips For Your Application When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered. Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 30. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $25.77 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below. Pay Range 30 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Hourly $25.77 $26.76 $27.92 $29.22 $30.55 $31.88 $33.52 Annual $53,602 $55,661 $58,074 $60,778 $63,544 $66,310 $69,722 Months of Employment At Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility involves monitoring and supporting security tools to protect agency systems, which includes reviewing network and application activity for unusual behavior and escalating issues. This role also assists with tracking vulnerability remediation, ensuring security requirements are integrated into new applications, and supporting basic risk assessment activities.