Agency Information Security Professional 1

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology (IT). OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.

What You Will Do

There are two positions available, one within the Application Security Team, and one within the Cyber Resilience Team. While each position has a different focus, both share a common mission: strengthening the agency’s security through daily monitoring, problem-solving, and collaboration.

On the Application Security Team: You will work directly with enterprise security, developers, system owners, and project teams to secure applications across their full lifecycle.

• Configure, support, and monitor tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SAST/DAST scanners, SCA, and WAFs.

• Analyze application and network activity to detect anomalies, threats, or weaknesses.

• Validate authentication, authorization, logging, monitoring, and data protection controls in new and existing apps.

• Review application configurations and code-level vulnerabilities, track remediation, and verify fixes.

• Participate in security incidents, gathering evidence from application logs, dashboards, and alerts.

• Help refine secure development practices and contribute to documentation, standards, and lessons learned.

On the Cyber Resilience Team: You will help strengthen the agency’s preparedness against disruptions, cyber-attacks, and system failures.

• Configure, support, and monitor enterprise security tools such as SIEM, IDS, endpoint security, and network defense technologies.

• Analyze network traffic to identify malicious activity and determine methods used, potential impacts, and appropriate responses.

• Support vulnerability management efforts across systems and infrastructure.

• Assist with business continuity and disaster recovery tools, plans, and readiness activities.

• Participate in audits, maintain security documentation, and help coordinate responses to audit inquiries.

• Automate security tasks using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell).

• Contribute to continuous improvement of cyber resilience policies, processes, and capabilities.

Schedule: Full-Time

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN(s): 20041050, 20038860

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.

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

Option 1

• 36 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data.

Option 2

• Completion of associate core program in computer science
• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data.

Option 3

• Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data.

Option 4

• 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Apprentice, 69910
• Successful completion of Ohio Cyber Apprenticeship program
• Additional 12 mos. trg. or exp. in Information Systems/Information Technology with a focus in one of the following areas: Software Engineering/Development, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Network, or IT Security.

Option 5

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Schedule, Pay Range 34. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $36.90 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 34

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Hourly

$36.90

$38.70

$40.59

$42.62

$44.66

$46.87

$49.18

$51.58

$54.17

Annual

$76,752

$80,496

$84,427

$88,650

$92,893

$97,490

$102,294

$107,286

$112,674

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 Months

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [email protected]

Selection Priority Notice

Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

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.