SIEM Administrator (Information Systems Analyst II Option C)

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 a SIEM Administrator for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) performing complex professional and advisory functions in Client Services including collaborating with the security team to enhance visibility detection and monitoring across the enterprise this role you will implement configure and troubleshoot the States Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform verifying reliable operation optimal performance and alignment with enterprise security requirements. Additionally you will develop implement and refine event correlation rules in coordination with agency partners including supporting ingestion and normalization of appropriate log sources for improved detection and visibility. 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: Functions

• Under administrative direction serves as a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Administrator for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) performing complex professional and advisory functions in Client Services including collaborating with the security team to enhance visibility detection and monitoring across the enterprise environment.
• Develops implements and refines event correlation rules in coordination with agency partners including supporting ingestion and normalization of appropriate log sources for improved detection and visibility.
• Administers and maintains the SIEM platform in partnership with vendors including applying updates coordinating patch cycles and proactively monitoring system performance and health.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms meetings training sessions seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products vendors techniques and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with coursework in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Client Services or a related Information Technology field.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience administering and maintaining a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform in a public or private organization including implementing configuring troubleshooting and optimizing the system for reliable and secure operation.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing log onboarding and data ingestion activities including configuring new data inputs validating log quality and normalizing event data to support broad integration of log sources.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing SIEM dashboards reports alerts and correlation rules including creating actionable visualizations and automated notifications to support monitoring and incident response.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing system administration tasks within an SIEM environment including managing indexes applications knowledge objects data flows and monitoring system performance.

• Three (3) years of professional experience administering and maintaining a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform in a public or private organization including implementing configuring troubleshooting and optimizing the system for reliable and secure operation.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing log onboarding and data ingestion activities including configuring new data inputs validating log quality and normalizing event data to support broad integration of log sources.
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing SIEM dashboards reports alerts and correlation rules including creating actionable visualizations and automated notifications to support monitoring and incident response.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing system administration tasks within an SIEM environment including managing indexes applications knowledge objects data flows and monitoring system performance.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes including managing service requests coordinating changes and verifying compliance with established procedures.
• Three (3) years of professional experience using scripting or automation tools to streamline system administration tasks reduce manual workload and improve operational efficiency.
• Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates vendors clients and others fostering collaboration in resolving technical issues and supporting team members or management staff.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information clearly and precisely to diverse audience including business users development teams agency executives and others.
• Certification(s) in one or more of the following: Certification(s) in CrowdStrike e.g. Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) Certified Falcon Responder (CCFR) Certified Falcon Hunter (CCFH) or LogScale Analyst certification(s) specific to SIEM XDR and Log Analytics e.g. CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA) GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA) or other similarly related Security or IT foundational certification(s).

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled short notice evening weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop personal computer work cell phone etc.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars conferences and training to remain current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting carrying walking and standing.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.