Job Description:

Job Summary

Serve as a technical expert for organization-wide security engineering initiatives. Develop a set of security standards and best practices for the organization and recommend security enhancements to leadership as needed. Assist in the development of strategies to respond to and recover from a security breach. Assist with data forensic capabilities, cyber security research and development, and the Information System Security Engineering (ISSE) programs. Assist users with the installation or processing of new security products and procedures. Answer questions related to information security practices and standards and address non-standard issues. Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Four (4) years of information systems security engineering or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One cybersecurity certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• One (1) year of full-time work experience working on information security projects, cyber security threat intelligence programs or data forensic programs.
• Work experience utilizing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Payment Card Industry (PCI); Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws; or Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process. https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of network/application firewalls, end point security, encryption, advanced malware protection, security information and event management systems and identity, credentialing, and access management.
• Ability to solve problems while learning and understanding the changing threat landscape and new industry capabilities developed to mitigate threats and ability to assist in the preparation of recurring reports to leadership to brief security posture.
• Ability to incorporate best practices to protect systems during the development of information system security requirements with emphasis on NIST Information Security frameworks.
• Ability to travel at a moderate to extensive level to work assignments throughout the County.
• Ability to provide general technical guidance to staff to focused on engineering concepts to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to apply complex engineering concepts for the optimization of equipment, procedures, processes, and/or systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, leaders, and external stakeholders to support the implementation of complex solutions.
• Knowledge of complex engineering principles and concepts.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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).

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov

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

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*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) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

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

Social Media Disclaimer

The County's hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County's hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.

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