Forensic Specialist (Information Technology Executive 1)

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about security forensics? If so, we encourage you to join the Office of Information Technology (OIT) as a Forensic Specialist, where you will become a digital detective, uncovering hidden threats and resolving cyber complexities.

In this profession, you will play a critical role in protecting the data and systems that support over 80,000 employees and 13 million residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Accelerate your career while showcasing your experience within the everchanging world of information technology (IT)!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Forensic Specialist, you will provide consultative expertise on complex information security forensic matters to the Commonwealth CISO and interacts with various IT security teams and leadership across the Commonwealth.

You will also serve as a project leader by assigning and reviewing work and performing quality control functions for the work performed throughout the duration of the security project.

Within this role, it is imperative to promote awareness of security issues among management, employees, and other entities Commonwealth-wide or agency-wide and ensure sound security principles are reflected in the Office of Administration (OA) and OIT's vision and goals.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

• Ten years of professional information technology experience; or
• Six years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements :

• You must possess five or more years of forensic investigative experience.
• You must possess five or more years of experience investigating security incidents.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements :

The selected candidate for this position must undergo a fingerprint-based records check to be in compliance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS).

How to Apply :

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans :

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov / Additional%20Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.