Security Intelligence Analyst II (Information Systems Analyst II, Option S)

Essential Functions

•    Under administrative direction, serves as a Security Intelligence Analyst II for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), performing complex professional and advisory functions in System Services for the Cyber Intelligence Unit, including collaborating with the Security Operations Center to respond to advanced threats and cybersecurity incidents impacting the State of Illinois agencies.
•    Performs security validation to identify methods of gaining access to state agencies' computer systems by using common tools and techniques.
•    Identifies and assesses DoIT and other state agencies' computer system vulnerabilities and develops and recommends measures to safeguard systems before and after they are compromised.
•    Monitors network traffic by utilizing intrusion detection devices and other technologies to provide management with reports and system studies of operation, including performing security monitoring to confirm security practices and controls in place are being followed and are effective.
•    Participates in investigations of alleged computer security incidents and handles electronic evidence.
•    Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
•    Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

•    Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
•    Requires three (3) years of professional experience in systems services, information security, cyber security, or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

•    Requires three (3) years of professional experience identifying systematic security issues through the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data, including evaluating computer systems for security violations, scanning for vulnerabilities, documenting identified weaknesses, and supporting investigative activities related to unauthorized access or system compromise.
•    Requires three (3) years of professional experience utilizing the following network protocols: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), or directory services such as Domain Name System (DNS)) in support of activities including network monitoring, packet-level traffic analysis, security validation, intrusion detection, and analysis of network behavior to identify anomalies or indicators of compromise.
•    Requires three (3) years of professional experience identifying and working with system and application security threats and vulnerabilities, including buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code, as a part of identifying weakness, performing adversary-style analysis, and recommending appropriate remediation measures.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Three (3) years of professional experience identifying systematic security issues through the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data, including evaluating computer systems for security violations, scanning for vulnerabilities, documenting identified weaknesses, and supporting investigative activities related to unauthorized access or system compromise.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing network protocols (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), or directory services (e.g., Domain Name System (DNS)) in support of activities including network monitoring, packet-level traffic analysis, security validation, intrusion detection, and analysis of network behavior to identify anomalies or indicators of compromise.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience identifying and working with system and application security threats and vulnerabilities, including buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code, as a part of identifying weakness, performing adversary-style analysis, and recommending appropriate remediation measures.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience identifying network attacks and the relationship of those attacks to threats and vulnerabilities, including recognizing anomalous activity, monitoring for unauthorized access, and assessing risks associated with disruptions or misuse of information systems.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies, such as Snort, including monitoring alerts, logs, and indicators of compromise.
•    Ability to perform packet-level analysis using appropriate tools, such as Wireshark and tcpdump to identify intrusions, troubleshoot network problems, detect malware activity, verify expected traffic behavior, and identify potential data exfiltration.
•    Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgment in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
•    Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.
•    Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information clearly and precisely to diverse audiences, including business users, development teams, and agency executives.
•    Certifications in one or more of the following: EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) or SANS GCIH Certification.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

•    Requires the ability to verify identity.
•    Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
•    Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
•    Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
•    Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cel phone, etc.
•    Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
•    Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
•    Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
•    Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.