Information Technologist 1

Agency Overview The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5 th largest interstate system and the 2 nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization. Job Description Under the general direction of the IT Risk Manager utilizes thorough technical working knowledge of infrastructure operations & maintenance in order to deliver, implement & support a variety of security software applications (e.g., Palo Alto firewalls, Firepower IDS/IPS, & Qradar SIEM). Evaluating effectiveness & risk of IT processes. Performing network, server, endpoint & application risk assessments & documents findings. Recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs. Evaluating security profile & implications of existing & proposed operational procedures, identifies & summarizes potential exposures. Evaluating & researching security-related hardware & software solutions Firewalls, security detection, monitoring, logging, automated event analysis, authentication, & access control). Providing feedback to project team & higher-level staff. Creating, organizing, filing, & maintaining security-related documentation. Device configuration standards, security review processes, deployment guidelines, monitoring requirements, training materials, implementation checklists, assessment results. Collaborating with application, technical support, & security specialists at BWC, & other external partners to ensure appropriate digital security measures & controls are established & maintained. Perform security reviews of current & proposed applications & interfaces, assesses risk & develops remediation plans for security-related issues & serves on standing & ad hoc security workgroups. Assisting in providing IT consultation & recommendations for implementation while ensuring security & integrity are not compromised. Participates in development of specifications. Performing product testing & identifies & documents potential issues. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications 6 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: computers &/or electronics and/or in telecommunications performing routine analysis, programming, installation, maintenance and/or systems support, solving problems with pre-determined methods on basic hardware or software including experience providing customer support. -Or 2 courses in computer science or information systems. -Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Job Skills: Information Technology Supplemental Information BWC OCSEA Selection Rights: This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position. Salary Information: Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. Transportation: Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle. Educational Transcripts: For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed. All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted. Background Check Information: Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio 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. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.