What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elections Security Officer position at State of Alaska?
Job Description
- The Alaska Division of Elections is looking for an Elections Security Officer!
What you will be doing:This position’s primary responsibility is that of being a liaison between technical staff, vendors and management on matters that surround security practices and procedures for division systems.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The mission of the Division of Elections (DOE) is to ensure public confidence in the electoral process by administering voter registration and elections with the highest level of professional standards, integrity, security, accuracy, and fairness.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
We are a dynamic, diverse, high performing team where no two days are the same. We offer the ability to use your professional talents and collaborate with partners at the local, state and national levels.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is located in the Court Plaza Building in beautiful downtown Juneau where you'll have access to many restaurants and trails you can walk on your lunch break. The working environment is dynamic and collaborative with regular interactions with colleagues, other state agencies, and the public.Examples of Duties:
Oversee the security related to each of the division’s systems. These include: Voter Registration and Election Management, Ballot Tabulation System, Online Voter Registration, Online Absentee Ballot Application System, Online Ballot Delivery System, My Voter Information Portal, the division’s public web site, and other systems.
Oversee contracts and projects designed to improve the security, efficacy, and stability of the entire elections process (cyber and physical).
Architect improved systems and processes that increase the security and stability of election services. This includes, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, incident response systems, disaster recovery systems, and networking monitoring tools.
Oversee efforts to mitigate and remediate the effects of a breach of elections information systems.
Provide regular situational security reports to the Division Operations Manager.
Coordinate with Department IT Manager, the state CISO, and CIO to identify and leverage shared resources. This includes the development of partnerships and programs with the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Governor’s Office, federal partnerships, and other state agencies.
Cross-training on the responsibilities and serve as back-up for the preparation of the division’s ballot tabulation system software for each election, including the maintenance and creation of the election database, entering and testing the election parameters used to count ballots, preparation and distribution of memory cards used in voting equipment, managing the upload of election data.
Demonstrate working knowledge of all statutes and regulations governing the execution of duties and responsibilities for all functions listed in this position description.
Participate as the Division's representative in the monthly EI-ISAC meetings and other events designed to provide information sharing.
Serve as Division liaison to federal partner agencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of security architecture, systems security, network security and firewall management, identify management, application security, digital forensics, disaster recovery, and data and information classification, retention, and destruction.
Knowledge of a variety of operating systems, features, and environments including Windows Server, IIS, SFTP, and Azure.
Knowledge of information security management, information risk management and compliance, and security program development and management.
Knowledge of security incident management, collaboration and conflict management.Strong organizational and self-motivated skills, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments.
Ability to articulate IT security and privacy technical issues in a clear and actionable manner to non-technical staff and understand political relationships between agencies.Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of independence and accuracy.
Ability to prepare reports, test and evaluate software packages and systems.
Ability to read, understand and apply information in technical manuals, journals, and the ability to apply and understand statutes and regulations.
The ideal candidate will have two years of experience in direct support of or working in the elections’ environment.
Minimum Qualifications
‘A bachelor's degree in cyber security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, or a related technical field;
AND
Three years of recent professional experience in information/cyber security that included managing the information security of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, and network protocols and have knowledge of an experience with the theory, concepts, practices, and techniques of a globally recognized Security Framework/Information Security Management Practices.
Substitution:
Four years of any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college in information systems, computer science, or a related technical field and paid work experience in IT that included information security management duties will substitute for the required bachelor's degree.
Additional Required Information
Special note:
This position is in the Exempt Service per AS 39.25.110(20). In accordance with AS 15.10.105(b)(2), after successfully completing a period of probation, employees in the class achieve permanent status in the division of Elections.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
COVER LETTER
Applicants are required to include a cover letter with their application for this position. In your cover letter, in a professional business format, no longer than one (1) page, please detail your experience, training, and/or education that explains how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate for this position.
The cover letter will be considered as a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants who do not submit a clear, well organized, informative cover letter meeting the requirements detailed above will not be considered for an interview.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW
If you are selected to advance to the interview, please be prepared to provide the following (if not already attached to your application):
• Current resume
• Copy of academic transcripts, to verify post-secondary education used to meet the Minimum Qualifications. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that your full name and the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts)
• Three professional references with current contact information
WORK EXPERIENCE
When utilizing work experience not already documented in your Applicant Profile, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full-time or part-time within your cover letter. Applications and resumes will be reviewed to determine if the minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required or is used as a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications, it is required to complete the Education section of your Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Units Completed field. Copies of transcripts will be required at time of interview but may also be attached to the application.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Contact Information
Micheala Thompson
Division Operations Manager
Office of the Lt. Governor, Division of Elections
micheala.thompson@alaska.gov
