Systems Programmer 2 (Cybersecurity Analyst 2) - PCN 026529

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.  Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing

Embark on an Exciting Cybersecurity Journey as a Cybersecurity Analyst 2!

Under the expert guidance of the SSO Operations Manager, you will be a key player within our dynamic Security Operations team. As a Cybersecurity Analyst 2, you will masterfully oversee a diverse array of security systems and tools, serving as a go-to technical expert.

Your role is vital in safeguarding our network on a statewide/enterprise scale. You'll be at the forefront, vigilantly monitoring network traffic to pinpoint potential security incidents and threats. With your sharp analytical skills, you'll swiftly address and mitigate risks, enhancing our defense against cyber threats.

In addition, you will play a pivotal role in fortifying our security posture by identifying and rectifying vulnerabilities. Your contributions will be instrumental in strengthening our cybersecurity framework.

Your expertise extends beyond technical skills. You will craft comprehensive documentation for cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems, translating complex concepts into clear, user-friendly guides. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, your documentation will be crucial during incident response and recovery activities. Aspiring candidates must showcase their writing prowess with a sample, as outlined in the full job posting.

Moreover, you will be an essential part of our 24x7 on-call rotation, experiencing week-long standby shifts that keep you on the cutting edge of cybersecurity operations.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture

Our Vision: One Government, empowered by innovative technical collaboration. 

Collaboration is a fundamental underpinning for ensuring the State of Alaska's information technology services and solutions meet cybersecurity requirements and protect Alaskan citizens entrusted information.

SSO Mission:

The mission of the State Security Office (SSO) is to reduce risks to the information assets of the State of Alaska and its citizens.  The SSO is authorized and empowered to create, train, and enforce security policies and standards that protect Alaska’s information and technology resources.   The SSO strives to prevent security incidents, assist with the recovery from adverse events, and improve compliance with State and Federal laws as well as State policies, standards, regulations, and procedures.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work on the Security Operations Team is exciting and presents team members with new challenges on a daily basis as well as a variety of training and professional advancement opportunities.

The State of Alaska offers a diverse training platform in many areas in support of your career goals, and a team dedicated to developing training plans to help you meet those goals.

The Working Environment You Can Expect 

While the OIT SSO offices are primarily located in downtown Juneau, 5th Floor State Office Building and in Anchorage, the Bayview Building on Ship Creek Ave, this position is suitable for up to 100% (in-state) telework if all job duties and expectations are able to be met. 

Who We Are Looking For

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Information Systems/Network Security: Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services. 
• Computer Network Defense: Knowledge of defensive measures to detect, respond, and protect information, information systems, and networks from threats.
• Configuration Management: Knowledge of the principles and methods for planning or managing the implementation, update, or integration of information systems components. 

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

• Hardware: Knowledge of specifications, uses, and types of computer or computer-related equipment.

• Infrastructure Design: Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software.

• Operating Systems: Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications.

• Systems Integration: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for installing, integrating, and optimizing information systems components.

• Systems Testing and Evaluation: Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures and technical characteristics of IT systems, including identifying critical operational issues. 

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

• A writing sample is required as part of the application process for this position. Writing samples may include documentation such as user guides, training materials, research papers or blog post you have developed. This document should have been authored by you or a significant portion of a shared authorship. A cover letter or a resume attachment WILL NOT be considered for this writing sample requirement.
• Three (3) professional references and current contact numbers, including two (2) current or former supervisors; 
• Copies of your two (2) most recent employment performance evaluations if available; please substitute with letters of recommendation if evaluations are not available.
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) to verify education. If not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

APSIN

Please be aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.

EDUCATION 

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION 

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

APPLICATION NOTICE 

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. 

NOTICE

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. 

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword 

Grady Treston 

SSO Operations Manager 

grady.treston@alaska.gov