Job Title: IT Security Officer 1 – Application Development
Requisition #: 701013-080725
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations: 855 W. Mound Street, 43223
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Lunch Included)
Starting Salary: $36.67 - $44.51
Posting Start Date: 08/07/2025
Posting Close Date: All postings are available for a minimum of 10 days from Posting Start Date but may be extended at the Agency’s discretion. All submissions received within the first 10 days will be considered.

WHO WE ARE:

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science; 12 months training or 12 months experience in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data.
• Or 12 months experience as Information Technology Apprentice, 69910; successful completion of Ohio Cyber Apprenticeship program; additional 12 months training or experience in Information Systems/Information Technology with a focus in one of the following areas: Software Engineering/Development, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Network, IT Security, and Help Desk/Customer Support.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience in a government agency or in a larger Information Technology organization.
• Ability to transport items up to 50lbs.
• Any of the industry standard Security certifications in security realm:
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP),
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC),
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP),
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS:

• SharePoint, ServiceNow, OnBase, Kronos, SACWIS, MUNIS

WHAT YOU WILL DO – ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deploys and supports enterprise security tools such as endpoint protection, Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). Characterizes and monitors network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources and analyzes identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods an effect on system and information, and procedures.
• Works with systems development groups to define and implement security controls for personal computers and local area networks (i.e., analyzes new and existing computer systems to determine appropriate access levels for resources and formulates appropriate access profiles for each application.
• Triages malware, uses computer network defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity, participates in development of archive policies for database elements, provides input and subject matter expertise regarding security practices and automats security tasks using a scripting language (e.g., Power Shell, WI).
• Coordinates responses to IT audit requests, develops reporting methodology to ensure accurate tracking of audit responses.
• Works closely with the State of Ohio to familiarize themselves with their capabilities and policies which have direct impact on the Agency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No
  ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
  To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $36.66 - $44.51 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 4322