IT Security Engineer Ill (SecOps Team Supervisor)

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Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$45.000

Job Posting:

JR2026- IT Security Engineer Ill - (SecOps Team Supervisor) (Open)

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Job Description:

The Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position

The State Of Nebraska Office of the Chief Information Officer is currently seeking a IT Security Engineer III to join their Cybersecurity team. This role performs advanced cybersecurity analysis work. Work involves protecting cybersecurity assets and delivering cybersecurity incident detection incident response threat assessment cyber intelligence software security and vulnerability assessment services as well as supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Positions within this level may be assigned supervisory responsibilities

Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:

Oversees the planning implementation and monitoring of the cyber security program areas they are responsible for; oversees the design and deployment of security infrastructure and manages program activities for program areas they are responsible; and ensures compliance with laws industry standards and state cybersecurity and risk management policies standards and guidelines.

Advises management of violations deficiencies and potential cybersecurity risks; researches evaluates and recommends systems and procedures for preventing detecting containing and correcting data security breaches.

Regulates and reviews user access and develops and recommends plans to safeguard computer information.

Participates in developing information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning and confers with users regarding computer data access needs security violations and programming changes.

Trains users and promote cybersecurity awareness to ensure systems security and to improve server and network efficiency.

May assist with supervising the work of others.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field in information technology is required along with five years of relevant work experience or alternatively an associates degree with eight years of relevant work experience in an IT function related to the position. This experience must include information security or a related IT field such as IT support or system administration. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience with security tools including firewalls antivirus software SIEM tools or other cybersecurity and compliance tools.

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: principles practices and procedures of information technology services and security. Must know applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes along with IT Security principles and frameworks such as NIST CIS or ISO. Knowledge of common attack vectors threats and vulnerabilities. Understanding of network system or application security. Understanding of regulatory compliance and cyber risk management. Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems and technology; technology across all mainstream networks operating systems and application platforms; operational support of networks and operating systems.

Skills in: Communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely and coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public if necessary-analytical and Problem-Solving related to security risks identifying potential threats triaging alerts and recommending mitigations. Someone must have technology skills in using applicable software and configuring deploying monitoring and automating security applications and infrastructure to resolve complex information security issues. Skill in reviewing technical data and preparing technical reports.

Ability to: Work independently to resolve complex security issues in diverse and decentralized environments utilizing the knowledge of principles practices and procedures of information technology services and security; to plan develop monitor and maintain cybersecurity and information technology security processes and controls; and to communicate effectively. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels including agency management direct supervisors co-workers and internal and external customers.

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