Cyber Security Administrator (Remote From Anywhere In Colorado)

The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.

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Looking for a fresh challenge in Cyber Security in the public sector? If you're a specialist with expertise in information security technologies, intrusion detection, assessment tools, encryption, and application development, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Cyber Security Administrator at the Governor's Office of Information Technology for the State of Colorado. In this role, you will take on new environments, tools, or networks and address how to operationalize new and existing security policies, ensure new environments are compliant, automate scanning and logging in, and design how activities will be implemented. But that's not all. You will have the opportunity to work with existing tools and implement new ones. Additionally, you will create standard controls and assist with other tasks as necessary.

So, if you have practical experience with security information systems and a strong understanding of network, application, and hardware platform security best practices, we'd love to hear from you. Let's work together to keep our public systems secure, supporting the critical work of OIT.

Some of the day-to-day duties include:

If this posting indicates “remote from anywhere in CO” in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado.

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The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at OIT_HR@state.co.us or call (303) 764-7900.

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