Position number:                           K0245950

Location of Employment:             Office of Judicial Administration, Shawnee County, Kansas 66612

Salary and Benefits:                      Network Security Analyst, Grade 44, $ $34.14 hourly,

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Job duties :    The Network Security Analyst plays a critical role in managing and optimizing network infrastructure, emphasizing network configuration, performance, enhancements, and network security.  This position combines network operations with a strong understanding of network security to ensure the robustness and integrity of our systems.

Examples of work performed:

(Position may not include all duties listed and duties listed may not cover all duties that may be performed.)

• Designing, testing, and implementing secure operating systems, networks, and applications to meet evolving requirements

• Preform vulnerability scanning and identifying patches or fixes to be implemented.

• Conducting risk audits and assessments on identity management systems, data access, and data storage to provide guidance for hardening and achieving compliance with governing frameworks.

• Conducting training sessions to promote network protocol and security awareness.

• Collaborating with IS teams to achieve network availability with a focus on security measures.

• Assisting in identifying and mitigating network security threats by monitoring and analyzing system access logs.

• Implementing security protocols and measures to safeguard network integrity.

• Providing guidance and cross-training to colleagues.

• Planning for security backup and system disaster recovery.

  Education and experience:  

• Associate degree in a relevant field such as cybersecurity, computer science, data science, information security or related field

• Minimum 1 year experience in network security, systems administration, threat detection & log analysis tools, or identity management.

• Experience in incident response procedures, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery.

• Experience with security incident documentation including incident details, response actions taken, and lessons learned.

• Ability to prepare incident reports for management review.

• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills to identify vulnerabilities, analyze security risks, and propose effective solutions.

  OR

  Equivalent experience may substitute for education as follows:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2 years of experience in network security roles.

  Preferred Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional, Microsoft 365 Certifications

  Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Proficiency in network troubleshooting, strategy, and design, with a strong grasp of network security concepts.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex task efficiently, with a keen eye for security concerns.

• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and collaboratively with staff at every level of an organization.

• Effective communication skills regarding network infrastructure and security.

• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.

• Initiative, judgement, and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

• Demonstrated knowledge of security protocols, coupled with the ability to implement, and maintain network security measures.

• Understanding of IT systems, security best practices, and judicial branch network protection.

• Familiarity with servers, software, networking hardware, and related infrastructure.

• Experience in assessing the effectiveness of security solutions and making recommendations for improvements.

  Application deadline: 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.

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