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Kansas Judicial Branch Network Security Engineer - Office of Judicial Administration in Topeka, Kansas
Position number : K0244026
Location of Employment: Office of Judicial Administration, Topeka, KS 66612
Position Title and Salary : Network Security Engineer, grade 47, $36.78 hourly
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov) (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits)
The Network Security Engineer works to secure the Kansas Judicial Branch’s network infrastructure by configuring, testing, and optimizing networks and implements solutions to improve overall information security. This position is distinguished from other information technology positions by the responsibility of providing technical leadership of security initiatives.
Job Duties:
Installing, administering, and troubleshooting network security solutions.
Updating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each network resource.
Performing vulnerability and penetration tests, identifying, defending against and remediating threats, and developing disaster recovery plans.
Configuring security systems, analyzing security requirements, and recommending improvements.
Monitoring network traffic for suspicious behavior.
Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Information Systems in designing and implementing all security-related functions for the judicial network. This includes backup systems and procedures and disaster recovery plans and tests.
Training staff to understand and use security protocols.
Work on assigned projects related to IT systems.
Provides support to other IS teams.
This position shares responsibilities with the Manger of Network Services in a variety of different areas, including but not limited to firewalls, routers, switches, video applications, wireless QoS, proxy, VPNs and access control systems.
Acts as a resource to judicial staff and when working with other state agencies and/or other organizational units.
Responsible for one’s own work product and may provide guidance, assistance, or mentorship to less knowledgeable or experienced coworkers. This may include scheduling of work, instructing in work methods, and reviewing work products.
Required Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or a related field and four or more years’ experience directly working with Cisco firewalls is required. At least one of these security certifications is required: CCNP, CISSP, SSCP, CEH, GIAC, Security +, OSCP, CCNA.
OR
Experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis as follows: graduation from high school or equivalent and eight years working in computer-related areas; four years of the computer experience must be directly with Cisco firewalls.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to handle large and highly complete work assignments in a timely fashion. Working knowledge of security protocols, IT systems, security measures and best practices.
Applications will be accepted until: Open until filled
The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact ada@kscourts.org or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.
THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER
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