STATE IT SECURITY SPECIALIST

Date: Mar 13, 2025

Req ID: 47927

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72209

Category: DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Anticipated Starting Salary: 57755

Position Number: 22143516
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 03/20/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: 57755

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.

This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.

If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.

The Systems Specialist plays an integral role within DPS IT. This role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the DPS sever environment ensuring stable, and secure, operation of IT infrastructure and data centers.

Expert in configuring Dell Server/Storage Hardware
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server software
Advanced knowledge of VMWare virtualization
Knowledge of storage hardware, physical server hardware, and software installation, along with testing and operations
Advanced knowledge of Windows domain and Active Directory
Design, implement, and test backup and disaster recovery plans
Exceptional knowledge of service and application delivery, as well as successful service level agreement accomplishments
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations

Position Information

Class Code: D025C

Grade: IT06

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $57,755.00 - $92,120.00

Summary

The State IT Security Specialist is responsible for determining solutions for network access problems and implementing statewide network security policies and procedures. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Determines problems and implements solutions for reported network access problems. Ensures network (LAN/WAN, telecommunications, and voice) security access and protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. Trains users and promotes security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency. Monitors use of data files and regulates access to safeguard information in computer files. Analyzes network traffic and security system logs statewide to identify security threats and incidents. Encrypts data transmissions and erects firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers. Documents computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Participates in the on-call schedule for the agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of LAN/WAN, telecommunications, voice, computer systems design, computer systems administration. Knowledge of writing computer programs for various purposes. Knowledge of security applications analysis, how a security application should work, and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. Ability to determine causes of security software operating errors and determine solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field with at least three years of experience in the field. OR Completion of technical training in computer science, data processing, or a related field acquired from a vocational, military or industrial setting, plus three years of experience in computer support. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.