information security specialist

<div>Work Location:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America
Hours:
40
Pay Details:
$98,160 - $159,270 USD
TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.
As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.
Line of Business:
Technology Solutions
Job Description:
The Information Security Specialist defines, develops and/or implements Technology Controls / Information Security related policies, programs, tools and provides specialized expertise and guidance on assessing risks, identifying potential gaps and providing security solutions to mitigate risks and protect the Bank. Participates on projects of moderate to high complexity and provides complex reporting, analysis, and assessments at the functional, business line or enterprise level for own area.
Depth &amp; Scope:
<ul><li>Participates on complex, comprehensive or large projects and initiatives
</li><li>Acts as a lead expert resource in technology controls / information security for project teams, the business / organization and/or outside vendors
</li><li>Has advanced knowledge of organization, technology controls / security/ risk issues.
</li><li>Provides managerial oversight and support for all U.S. technology remediation activities, including oversight of responses, tracking of management commitments, and escalation of at-risk issues to the U.S. Technology Regulatory Remediation Program Oversight Lead.
</li><li>Responsible for reporting the status of all technology and cybersecurity remediation activities to the U.S. Technology Regulatory Remediation Program Oversight Lead.
</li><li>Responsible for advising control owners, quality control testing teams, and project teams on the actions to address technology related regulatory remediation commitments (e.g.) metric design, technology remediation, governance enhancements, and assessments).
</li><li>Acts as a lead expert resource in technology controls / information security for project teams, the business / organization and/or outside vendors
</li></ul>Education &amp; Experience:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree preferred
</li><li>Information security certification / accreditation an asset
</li><li>7+ years of relevant experience
</li><li>Expert knowledge of IT security and risk disciplines and practices
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications :
<ul><li>Detailed depth of knowledge in Access Management, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Resiliency, and/or Technology Operations
</li><li>Regulatory examination and/or remediation experience in financial services industry
</li><li>Consulting experience with information security and/or cybersecurity in financial services industry
</li></ul>Physical Requirements:
Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%
<ul><li>Domestic Travel &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>International Travel &ndash; Never
</li><li>Performing sedentary work &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Performing multiple tasks &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
</li><li>Responding quickly to sounds &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Sitting &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Standing &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Walking &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Moving safely in confined spaces &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) &ndash; Never
</li><li>Squatting &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Bending &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Kneeling &ndash; Never
</li><li>Crawling &ndash; Never
</li><li>Climbing &ndash; Never
</li><li>Reaching overhead &ndash; Never
</li><li>Reaching forward &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Pushing &ndash; Never
</li><li>Pulling &ndash; Never
</li><li>Twisting &ndash; Never
</li><li>Concentrating for long periods of time &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Reading, writing and comprehending instructions &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing &ndash; Continuous
</li></ul>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities &amp; duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.
Who We Are:
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.
Our Total Rewards Package 
 
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more
Additional Information:
 
We&rsquo;re delighted that you&rsquo;re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we&rsquo;re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
 
 
Colleague Development
If you&rsquo;re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You&rsquo;ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. 
If you&rsquo;re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.
We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.
Training &amp; Onboarding
 
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you&rsquo;ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
 
 
Interview Process
 
We&rsquo;ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
Accommodation
TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com . Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.</div>

Information Security Specialist (US)

Xenon7

<div>Location: Cairo, Egypt (100% On-Premise)
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Extendable)
Employment Type: Contract
About us:
Where elite tech talent meets world-class opportunities!
At Xenon7, we work with leading enterprises and innovative startups on exciting, cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies across various domains of IT including Data, Web, Infrastructure, AI, and many others. Our expertise in IT solutions development and on-demand resources allows us to partner with clients on transformative initiatives, driving innovation and business growth. Whether it's empowering global organizations or collaborating with trailblazing startups, we are committed to delivering advanced, impactful solutions that meet today&rsquo;s most complex challenges.
About the Client:
Join one of Egypt&rsquo;s premier financial institutions, renowned for its extensive suite of banking services, including Institutional Banking, Personal Banking, and Islamic Banking. With a global presence through over 50 branches and correspondents, we serve a diverse and dynamic clientele. As we embark on a groundbreaking digital transformation journey, we are committed to leveraging the latest technologies to establish a state-of-the-art data architecture that will redefine our performance and service delivery.
Job Summary:
This role covers highly technical disciplines within InfoSec: security architecture, engineering review, and the maturation of vulnerability and patch management systems. The specialist works closely with internal Security Architecture managers and the Security Operations Center (SOC) team to strengthen the bank's detection and defensive posture, ensure new infrastructure designs are secure by design, and fully operationalize the vulnerability management lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
A. Security Architecture &amp; Engineering Assessment<ul><li>Review new and changed system designs, network architectures, and digital platform builds from an</li></ul>
information security perspective, prior to build or procurement approval.<ul><li>Produce Security Architecture Review Reports with risk-rated findings, threat model summaries, and</li></ul>
design recommendations aligned to security standards and CBE requirements.<ul><li>Assess security of APIs, cloud components, integration layers, and digital banking platforms (mobile,</li></ul>
internet banking, payment processing) against OWASP, NIST, and CBE guidelines.<ul><li>Maintain an architecture review register tracking all submitted designs, decisions, and open risk items.</li><li>Contribute to the InfoSec reference architecture and security design patterns library.</li></ul>
B. Tenable SC &mdash; Vulnerability &amp; Patch Management<ul><li>Take ownership of Tenable Security Center (SC) and other vulnerability solutions configuration, scan</li></ul>
policy design, and coverage assurance across full asset inventory.<ul><li>Design and implement a structured vulnerability management workflow &mdash; scan, triage, risk-rate, assign,</li></ul>
track, and verify remediation &mdash; integrated with IT's patch management process.<ul><li>Produce weekly and monthly vulnerability dashboards for IT and InfoSec leadership showing patch SLA</li></ul>
compliance, critical exposure trends, and remediation velocity.<ul><li>Define and enforce scan coverage SLAs: all in-scope assets scanned at appropriate frequency per asset</li></ul>
criticality tier.<ul><li>Identify and escalate monitoring blind spots &mdash; unscanned, uncredentialed, or unreachable assets &mdash; and</li></ul>
drive resolution with IT.<ul><li>Enable Tenable SC reporting to feed directly into KRI metrics for board-level visibility on patch SLA</li></ul>
breach rate and vulnerability exposure. 
Requirements<ul><li> 
Minimum 8 years in information security with strong hands-on technical depth across at least two of the</li></ul>
three disciplines in this role.<ul><li>Proven Tenable SC (or Tenable.io) administration and workflow design experience &mdash; must be able to</li></ul>
demonstrate scan configuration, policy tuning, and dashboard creation.<ul><li>Experience conducting security architecture reviews for banking or financial sector projects.</li><li>Practical threat hunting experience using SIEM and EDR platforms with documented hunt outputs.</li><li>Familiarity with MITRE ATT&amp;CK framework and its application to threat hunting and detection</li></ul>
engineering.
Preferred Certifications<ul><li>Tenable Certified Security Engineer (TCSE) or Tenable.sc Specialist</li><li>GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) or GIAC Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (GCTI)</li><li>CISSP &mdash; Certified Information Systems Security Professional</li><li>SABSA Chartered Security Architect (SCF or SCP)</li></ul>
Preferred Experience<ul><li>Experience in Egyptian banking or financial institution regulated by CBE.</li><li>Hands-on with F5 AWAF, Palo Alto, or equivalent network/application security controls from an</li></ul>
assessment perspective.<ul><li>Familiarity with NIST CSF 2.0 and CBE Cybersecurity Framework control domains.</li></ul> 
Benefits 
<ul><li>
Attractive, market-leading salary package</li><li>
Clear career advancement path with professional development opportunities</li></ul></div>

Security Architecture, Engineering & Threat Operations Lead - Banking

Security Industry Specialists, Inc.

<div>About the role: 
The Fusion Security Specialist is responsible for creating a world-class experience while ensuring a safe and secure environment for the client and customers. As such, the Fusion Security Specialist must maintain a professional appearance, speak politely and in a clear tone, and provide the highest level of customer service to address, greet, and direct all personnel. A strong working knowledge of the rules, policies, and procedures for guests and general personnel at the client site is expected. As the primary point of contact for all safety and security issues, the Fusion Security Specialist leverages a thorough understanding of the rules, policies, and procedures applicable to those on the client site. The Fusion Security Specialist reports directly to the Site Manager.
In this role, your responsibilities will be:<ul><li>
Monitor overall activity on the site to ensure a safe and secure environment</li><li>
Initiate investigations of security-related incidents</li><li>
Operate in a professional, business-centered environment where customer service, confidentiality, and integrity are held to a high standard</li><li>
Assist EMS or other officials during emergencies</li><li>
Professional experience in the areas of people and conflict management with tact and discretion, and the ability to function in stressful situations</li><li>
Must hold and maintain applicable state guard certifications and licenses</li></ul>
As a candidate, you must have:<ul><li>
Minimum 2 years of either military or law enforcement experience OR</li><li>
Associate&rsquo;s degree or higher in criminal justice or business management OR</li><li>
Minimum of 3 years of experience in physical security; 2+ years in a supervisory role</li><li>
Advanced safety certifications (EMT, CLSS-HC, etc.) preferred</li><li>
Proficient in iOS, macOS, PC operating systems on stationary and mobile devices</li></ul>
We offer:<ul><li>
$29.00 Hourly Rate</li><li>
Health, Dental, Vision, and 401 (k)</li><li>
Paid Time Off, including Sick/Safe Time</li><li>
A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth</li></ul>
Security Agency #0352
Security Industry Specialists, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer</div>

Fusion Security Specialist

NKU Technologies Pvt.Ltd.

Position SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized SharePoint Specialist to support the Information Security organization in managing, structuring, and maintaining security-related documentation, policies, procedures, RFP responses, and audit evidence repositories.Headquartered in the United States, our organization operates more than 200 offices worldwide and generates over $2 billion in annual revenue. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all Information Security governance artifacts are properly organized, version-controlled, easily accessible, and audit-ready at all times.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft SharePoint and a solid understanding of Information Security, compliance frameworks, and documentation lifecycle management.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain structured SharePoint sites for Information Security policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation.</li><li>Organize and manage centralized repositories for security documentation, audit evidence, and compliance artifacts.</li><li>Ensure version control, document lifecycle management, and proper approval workflows within SharePoint.</li><li>Support Information Security teams in maintaining up-to-date documentation aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, and other frameworks.</li><li>Maintain repositories for audit evidence, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and readiness for internal and external audits.</li><li>Support RFP (Request for Proposal) and security questionnaire responses by managing content libraries and reusable documentation.</li><li>Implement and maintain access controls, permissions, and security settings within SharePoint in alignment with IAM policies.</li><li>Develop workflows and automation using SharePoint, Power Automate, or related Microsoft 365 tools.</li><li>Collaborate with Information Security, Compliance, IT, Legal, and Audit teams to ensure documentation consistency and accuracy.</li><li>Continuously improve document management processes, taxonomy, and knowledge organization structures.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on SharePoint usage and documentation standards.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.</li><li>3&ndash;6 years of experience in SharePoint administration, documentation management, or knowledge management roles.</li><li>Strong understanding of Microsoft SharePoint Online and/or SharePoint Server.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft 365 tools including Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate, and Power Apps is preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with Information Security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA is a plus.</li><li>Experience supporting audit documentation, compliance evidence collection, or RFP response management.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage large volumes of structured documentation.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.</li></ul>BenefitsWe offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; retirement savings plans with company matching where applicable; paid time off and holidays; parental leave; wellness and employee assistance programs; flexible work arrangements; professional development support; and global career opportunities across our worldwide organization.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.Pay: From Rs250,000.00 per monthWork Location: Remote

SharePoint Specialist – Information Security Governance

Abacus

<div>
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 We are looking for a skilled and proactive
 
 Security Specialist
 
 to design, implement, and manage secure architectures across modern application environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in
 
 API security, microservices architecture, and DevSecOps practices
 
 , ensuring robust protection of systems, data, and digital assets.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and implement secure API and microservices architectures aligned with industry best practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and enforce API security frameworks, including authentication, authorization, and threat protection mechanisms
 </li>
 <li>
 Integrate security practices within DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring secure code deployment and continuous monitoring
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage and implement consent management services in compliance with data privacy regulations
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis across applications and infrastructure
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to embed security across the SDLC
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely mitigation and reporting
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay updated with emerging security threats, tools, and compliance standards
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Required Skills &amp; Qualifications:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven experience in application security, API security, or cybersecurity roles
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of microservices architecture and secure API development
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools and practices (CI/CD security, SAST, DAST, etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of API security standards (OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, API gateways)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with consent and identity management solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or relevant cloud security certifications
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, etc.)
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Opportunity to work on modern, scalable, and secure architectures
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in cloud and API security
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative and growth-driven environment
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

SECURITY SPECIALIST

Abacus Technology

<div>Overview:
<div>
Abacus Technology is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support security and information assurance activities for Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain customer organization information assurance (IA) program that identifies IA requirements, personnel, processes, and procedures.
</li><li>Supervise the customer organization&rsquo;s IA program.
</li><li>Implement and enforce all Air Force IA policies and procedures using the guidance within this instruction and applicable specialized IA publications.
</li><li>Comply with the installation WCSO policy and direction.
</li><li>Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, supervisory need-to-know authorization, and are aware of their IA responsibilities before being granted access to Air Force information systems according to AFSSI 8522.
</li><li>Ensure all users receive IA refresher training on an annual basis.
</li><li>Develop and maintain Certification and Accreditation (C&amp;A) documentation for organization-specific systems connected to the Hanscom Network.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
6+ years experience in cyber security for DoD programs. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ CE certified. Knowledge of C&amp;A processes and the RMF. Experience with eMASS. Knowledge of CCRI or similar functions/audits. Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Cybersecurity Directives and Instructions. Possess excellent technical writing, critical thinking/analytical, and communication skills. Knowledge and experience communicating IA concepts to technical and nontechnical personnel. Able to develop technical documents and produce system design documentation. Must have excellent customer service skills; be able project a positive image and professional manner at all times; and be able to work within the confines of a set time schedule. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).</div><div></div><div> 
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.</div><div></div><div> 
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled</div></div>

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

State of Nevada

<div></div><div><div><div>***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
</div>
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary</h2></div>
<div>The Master IT Professional 2 (MITP2) will be the sole DHRM technical resource providing enterprise level production support for the State&rsquo;s payroll and HR administration ERP system serving the State&rsquo;s employee population of 19,000. The incumbent will be the chief technical support for the State&rsquo;s newly established centralized recruitment and learning platform, NeoGov. The incumbent will also be working directly with the Office of Project Management (OPM) to develop and design new interfaces and system integrations utilizing JAVA programming, Pentaho, JIRA, Bitbucket platforms including executing and supporting interface testing and validations. The MITP2 will coordinate with departmental resources to perform database queries and extracts in support of payroll processing reports to address periodic records requests and legislative reporting needs. As well as conduct production support activities, manage Tier 3 ServiceNow incidents, and monitor operational health to address system issues impacting payroll and personnel operations. Additional MITP 2 expectations will include conducting fiscal and calendar-year-end system processes (this includes W2 delivery and Accuwage file upload), configuring and maintaining Payroll and HR wizards and system design changes, advising on security and workflow development and design for the ERP and recruitment platforms, direct configuration and installation of Phase 2 modules and functionality with project management (this includes resolving design conflicts which may impact existing system processes), collaborating on project implementation tasks between departmental and partner project teams to ensure system enhancements, releases, and operational support functions are integrated effectively while minimizing disruption to production operations, identifying opportunities to improve operational processes, workflows, and system support procedures to increase efficiency and reduce redundancies, and performing impact assessments and develop/advise on end-to-end regression testing plans to ensure quality and production readiness prior to the adoption of Feature Set enhancements, Interim Containers, hotfixes and system upgrades. A successful incumbent will be able to create and maintain strong documentation such as interface architecture diagrams, SOP's, and production support playbooks in order to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and provisions of law relating to human resources. 
Master Information Technology (IT) Professionals provide the highest level of professional IT expertise in an agency in one or more functional areas such as information systems project management, quality assurance, database administration, network administration, systems administration, applications analysis and development, or information security.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and six years of progressively responsible professional IT experience, three years of which were at the advanced journey level in a pertinent specialty area such as information systems project management, quality assurance, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, or information security; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Duties</h2></div>
<div>Positions in this series are assigned duties and projects deemed vital to the agency mission. Duties are associated with major long-term projects, which significantly impact the agency&rsquo;s business processes. Without the successful completion of those duties and projects, there would be significant disruption to agency operations and reduced levels of service to the citizens of the State, reduced levels of public safety, and/or substantial loss of revenue to the State. 
 
Incumbents function as individual contributors who possess advanced level experience and specialized skills, and provide technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:<div>
Information systems project management including responsibility for specialized projects of significant size, scope, and impact to agency operations. Duties include serving as the project leader; planning, organizing and directing project activities; conducting cost/benefit analyses; resolving design conflicts; data administration; resource allocation; contract negotiation; timeline development; critical path tracking; justifying the need for additional resources; and coordination with other work units within and outside the organization.</div><div> 
Quality assurance including total oversight of one or more major IT projects from inception through procurement. Duties include ensuring deliverables meet technical and/or contract requirements within time and fiscal constraints, and in accordance with established standards of quality; analysis of system life-cycles and growth projections; developing test plan checklists and auditing project activities and processes; preparing comprehensive reports regarding project progress; and meeting with agency administrators, project committees, vendors, external contractors and others to resolve schedule and cost issues and report progress. Duties require a comprehensive understanding of technical issues regarding application design including system development methodology, computer interface, data warehousing techniques, and legal and regulatory requirements.</div><div> 
Systems administration including the selection, analysis, maintenance, and modification of computer, communications, mainframe, and server hardware, operating systems, and auxiliary software packages required to support various information systems, and back-up and recovery of the agency&rsquo;s software and data. Duties include long-range planning for both hardware and software products; conducting detailed alternative analyses, cost/benefit analyses, and determining end-user requirements; and implementation of planning strategies, departmental policies and standards to ensure short and long-term goals and objectives are achieved within fiscal and other resource limitations.</div><div> 
Network administration including planning, designing, implementing, performance tuning, troubleshooting and administering multi-protocol, geographically dispersed networks including local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) switches, routers, multiplexers and campus switches, and integrated WAN services. Duties also involve integration of WAN topologies.</div><div> 
Database administration including agency data modeling, database configuration, performance tuning, and backup and recovery of data; develop and implement standards and procedures to convert, transfer, and interface data within and between databases; maintenance of data dictionaries, repositories, and related software; control and authorized sharing of information with multiple users within and/or outside the organization; and technical consultation regarding application development and utility executions within various database environments.</div><div> 
Applications analysis and development including the analysis, design, development, maintenance, and modification of information systems and applications. Duties include consulting with management to determine agency needs and system requirements, constructing and programming systems, integrating new implementations with existing hardware and software, conducting detailed alternative analyses, cost/benefit analyses, and determining end-user requirements. Duties require advanced level communication with a variety of audiences such as end-users, technicians, vendors, management, and others.</div><div> 
Information security including security administration, operation, and oversight of information systems and data within the realm of information security responsibility. Incumbents work with management and technical staff to develop a comprehensive information security program for integrated IT systems within the agency and are responsible for six or more of the following ten security domain areas:</div><ul><li>Access control &ndash; centralized / decentralized / remote / federated</li><li>Application/system development security &ndash; validation / verification / guidelines</li><li>Continuity of operations/disaster recovery planning &ndash; business recovery</li><li>Cryptography &ndash; transport / storage / authentication / non-repudiation</li><li>Information security management &ndash; awareness / policies / risk management / procedural standards</li><li>Operational security (OPSEC) &ndash; threats / hostile code / techniques</li><li>Physical technical security &ndash; access systems / structural / environmental controls</li><li>Security architecture and models &ndash; methods / security operational standards</li><li>Security law, investigation and ethics &ndash; cyber crime / incident response / security regulation</li><li>Telecommunications/network security &ndash; enclave / monitoring / virtual private network / firewall / prevention</li></ul> 
Incumbents may train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff and/or serve as a project leader as assigned. 
 
Perform related duties as assigned. 
 
Incumbents are technical experts in a specific IT area in which they have received the highest level of specialized training and certification from a nationally recognized/accredited organization. This training enables them to provide technical expertise beyond that which is provided by an IT Professional IV or III. Incumbents report to a manager or supervisor who may be at the same or lower grade level.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h2></div>
<div>This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. 
 
Detailed knowledge of: various systems software products and their interrelationships; performance monitoring principles and related software products; vendor procedures for applying maintenance and temporary fixes; planning, development, and implementation of backup and recovery techniques and procedures for all data and applications software; administration of large complex networks to include wide area, campus, multi-agency or statewide multi-protocol networks. 
 
Ability to: apply advanced level knowledge and skills to projects and assignments deemed critical to the agency's mission; analyze and resolve complex issues and problems which directly impact the agency's services to the public, collection of revenue, and/or public safety; provide the highest level of technical consultation and training to the agency in developing, enhancing, implementing, and modifying information systems which support the agency&rsquo;s business processes. 
 
Recruiter Contact Information: Sharhea Noble-Muir - SharheaNM@admin.nv.gov</div> 
</div><div><div>The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.</div></div></div>

MASTER IT PROFESSIONAL 2

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