IT Security Specialist 1

Summary

The State of Alaska is seeking an IT Security Specialist 1 to join the Department of Health. This role involves supporting the information security program through assessments, secure code reviews, and compliance with security frameworks to protect health data.

Responsibilities

• Support the department’s information security program by performing hands-on assessments of systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and verify security control implementation
• Facilitate secure code reviews
• Analyze security logs
• Coordinate penetration testing activities
• Assist technical teams in applying remediation measures to strengthen system defenses
• Ensure compliance with required security and privacy frameworks such as HIPAA, HITECH, APIPA, IRS Pub 1075, PCI-DSS, and CJIS
• Support continuous monitoring efforts
• Triage alerts
• Support incident investigations through evidence gathering and documentation
• Contribute to the department’s overall information assurance posture by applying established methods and tools to protect systems and ensure secure operations

Skills

• Some or all of the following position-specific competencies: Integrity/Honesty, Reasoning, Technical Expertise
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Computer Network Defense, Information Assurance, Information Systems/Network Security, Systems Testing and Evaluation, Web Technology
• Training in computer science, information systems, information assurance, cybersecurity, or a similar field and professional Information Technology experience
• Cover letter
• Three (3) professional references, one (1) of which must be your current or most recent supervisor
• Current performance evaluation, if available
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay)
• Pass a fingerprinted background check
• Within 6 months of appointment, must be able to obtain ecfirst's Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) certification

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Some or all of the following position-specific competencies: Integrity/Honesty, Reasoning, Technical Expertise
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Computer Network Defense, Information Assurance, Information Systems/Network Security, Systems Testing and Evaluation, Web Technology
• Training in computer science, information systems, information assurance, cybersecurity, or a similar field and professional Information Technology experience
• Cover letter
• Three (3) professional references, one (1) of which must be your current or most recent supervisor
• Current performance evaluation, if available
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay)
• Pass a fingerprinted background check
• Within 6 months of appointment, must be able to obtain ecfirst's Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) certification

Benefits

• Option of telecommuting and flexible working hours
• This position has been approved for 100% telework in other cities in Alaska, as long as you have the bandwidth connectivity to perform the duties.
• Within 6 months of appointment, must be able to obtain ecfirst’s Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) certification (DOH paid).
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
• Optional Insurance Benefits: Group-based insurance premiums for term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents), long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term care (self and eligible family members), supplemental survivor benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year