IT Security Specialist II

Provide Support and Assistance to the Support IT Security Services team operations

Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

Salary Range:
Anticipated starting salary range $34.62-$42.07 Hourly, dependent upon qualifications. 

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas

1. Review monitoring systems and escalate anomalies / suspicious events for further action.
2. Assist in incident response, gather evidence for investigation, perform recovery tasks.
3. Obtain and prepare data for security audits and configuration reviews.
4. Run vulnerability scans, prepare results for review, track remediation progress.
5. Assist in security requirements elicitation and solutions for IT projects.
6. Assist in managing ticket load and issues.
7. Perform routine security-system configuration and health-check reviews.
8. Assist in maintaining Security documentation libraries.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education:  
High School Diploma plus 18 months of Post High School Work in general computer literacy

Equivalency:
Various combinations of training and experience can qualify for this position

Minimum Experience:     
Three years of experience in information security
  
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:   
 N/A

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. 
Background Check: The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Background Check (Police) The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.
Union Representation: This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the AFSCME Union. For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: AFSCME
Eligible List Statement: The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three months after it has been established. 
Interview Selection: The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to pass a basic computing and security knowledge assessment.
2. Quick learner, ability to apply new knowledge appropriately.
3. Proactive, self-starter able to balance competing priorities to meet promised deadlines
4. Team player who can apply right balance of assertiveness and acceptance in professional interactions.
5. Good research and analytical skills.
6. Good written, oral and visual communication skills.

Supervision

REPORT TO
 IT Supervisors and Managers
 
DIRECT REPORTS
 N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS
 Normal office setting.
  
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 Communicate both verbally and in writing, concentrate on tasks, remember names and details, adjust to changes, examine / observe details, meet deadlines, discriminate colors, and work alone and with others.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 

Employer City of Minneapolis Address:
 350 South 5th Street Room 1 Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415 

Phone (612) 673-2282 

Website http://www.minneapolismn.gov/jobs

Salary : $35 - $42