About Us:

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) takes great pride in its work to support the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration to ease access for those doing business with the state, secure state data and technology resources, and create efficiencies for our state government partners while keeping costs in check.

DAS is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions. DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and manage office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.

The Office of Information Security and Privacy supports the productivity, innovation, and organizational objectives of the state in providing secure services to the people of Ohio. We provide technology, policies, standards, architecture, information, and solutions to enhance the privacy and security of Ohio's data and systems.

What you'll do:

Works with the Privacy Team:
• Assists in conducting privacy impact assessments
• Assists with monitoring privacy issues & organization of office re-search
• Researches & writes analyses covering privacy, information security & technology legal issues
• Documenting processes, work, & activities
• Assists in measuring the effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities
• Supports penetration testing on networks, systems or elements of systems
• Assists to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability & configuration data
• Assists in the preparation of vulnerability reports that identify technical & procedural findings, & provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions
• Assists with responding to & investigating security incidents
• Compiles data & creates reports
• Assists with monitoring of security systems
• Assists with the tuning of security software
• Assists with documenting Security Incident Response Team processes & procedures

Performs other related duties as needed:
• Represents the Office of Information Security & Privacy to internal & external customers
• Completes specific training requirements
• Keeps up to date on current threats & vulnerabilities
• Monitors changes in cybersecurity related policy, regulation & law

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS)& Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Knowledge
1. Basic system administration, network, & operating system hardening techniques
2. Public administration
3. Legal fundaments
4. New & emerging IT & information security technologies*

Skills
5. Operation of microcomputers & peripheral equipment
6. Use of Office Suite software

Abilities
7. Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions
8. Interpret a variety of instructions in
written or oral form
9. Deal with many variables & determine specific actions
10. Organize information from a variety of sources into clear, concise, accurate & meaningful summaries
11. Communicate orally & in writing on technical & non-technical matters
12. Use proper research methods in gathering data.

Preferred major of study:
Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Law
Preferred completed course work:
Privacy/Information Security law, information systems concepts

* Developed after employment.

The rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status, which is determined by the college or university:

• Undergraduate Students: $17.00 to $20.00/hr.
• Graduate Students: $21.00 to $24.00/hr.

When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the qualifications outlined on this job posting.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Location Requirements:

DAS’s core hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DAS divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 9 a.m., based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DAS’s office space.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.