Cybersecurity Technical Specialist

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Closing Date : 05 / 31 / 2024

05 / 31 / 2024

Type of Position :

Professional Staff - Project / Program Administration

Workstudy Position : Job Type :

Job Type :

Fixed Duration of Project / Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

Institution Name :

Criminal Justice Institute

The Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) is a campus of the University of Arkansas System that serves a unique population of non-traditional students-certified law enforcement professionals who are actively employed within our State's police departments and sheriff's offices.

The Institute is committed to making communities safer by supporting law enforcement professionals through training, education, resources and collaborative partnerships.

Utilizing both classroom-based instruction and practical, hands-on application, CJI provides an educational experience designed to enhance the performance and professionalism of law enforcement in progressive areas of criminal justice, including law enforcement leadership and management, crime scene investigation, computer applications, traffic safety, illicit drug investigations and school safety.

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Department :

Center for Information Technology Cybersecurity

Department's Website :

www.cji.edu and www.cji.edu / cji-programs / cybersecurity-defense-initiative /

Summary of Job Duties :

The Technical Specialist position is a technical provisional position directly accountable to the Cybersecurity Programs Manager for CDI and is responsible for the development and delivery of cybersecurity courses nationwide via the U.

S. Department of Homeland Security grants. The Technical Specialist acts as a technical advisor to the Program Manager, and to other grant program support staff as assigned.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications :

1. Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Bachelor's Degree in a computer-related discipline preferred.

2. Three years of experience as a computer technician.

3. Three years of experience working with information systems.

4. Knowledge of local area networking.

5. Experience or knowledge of working with and maintaining computers in a training lab based environment.

6. Experience or knowledge about working in a virtual computing environment.

7. Prior experience with CISCO networking products is preferred as well as a CISCO Certification.

8. Knowledge of computer security (Experience Preferred).

9. Frequent nationwide travel is required.

Additional Information :

Salary Information :

Up to $60,000 depending upon education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application, List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents :

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Professional references must include a current and / or former supervisor.

Recruitment Contact Information :

Carol Waddle

Associate Director

501-570-8021

cdwaddle@cji.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The Criminal Justice Institute is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.

Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check is required.

Required checks are identified in the position listing. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.

S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity :

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity :

Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity :

Driving

Benefits Eligible :