OCIO Firewall Team Engineer

OCIO Firewall Team EngineerThe Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position. This is the entry-level cybersecurity role in the series. IT Security Engineer I focuses on foundational cybersecurity tasks and working under close supervision to perform routine security operations. The role is designed for individuals developing their technical skills and abilities in cybersecurity.Benefits13 paid holidaysVacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediatelyMilitary leave156% state-matched retirementTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance program79% employer-paid health insurance plansDental and vision insurance plansEmployer-paid $20,000 life insurance policyPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal governmentWide variety and availability of career advancementOpportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public serviceTraining and Development based on your career aspirationsFun, inviting teammatesA safe and secure environmentJob DutiesConfiguring, deploying, and maintaining firewall devices across the network infrastructure. Implementing and reviewing existing firewall policies based on State of Nebraska security and regulatory requirements and best practices. Managing the patching and firmware upgrades of firewall devices to address security vulnerabilities and performance improvements. Troubleshooting firewall-related issues, reading network logs, and implementing solutions to address them within established parameters. Maintenance and support of core firewalls, related management infrastructure, and software. Document firewall configurations, policies, procedures, and design. Document security incidents and assist with incident reports. Assist in the administration, review, and coordination of State and Federal audits needed to support the agency security programs (e.g., IRS, PCI, etc.). Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.Requirements / QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in computer science or a related field in information technology is required, or alternatively, three years of relevant work experience in an IT function related to the position. This experience must include information security or a related IT field, such as IT support or system administration. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience in network firewall administration, firewall engineering, network administration, network engineering, or other related cybersecurity disciplines pertaining to network security.Other: Regular and reliable attendance required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of: Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPSec, NAT, DDOS mitigation, network routing, authentication standards, DHCP, DNS, VPN, IPv4, IPv6), fundamental IT security principles and frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO. Basic knowledge of common attack vectors, threats, and vulnerabilities. Rudimentary understanding of network, systems, or application security. Ability to understand regulatory compliance and cyber risk management.Skills in: Analytical and problem-solving under direction as it relates to security risks, identifying potential threats, triaging alerts, and recommending mitigations. Ability to effectively write and verbally communicate with supervisors and other team members as part of being an effective team member.Ability to: Communicate information/ideas to others, recognize a problem, and apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. Follow multiple step instructions, combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions; concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time, efficiently shift back and forth between multiple activities or sources of information. Demonstrate integrity as they could potentially have access to confidential and sensitive information.Equal Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.J-18808-Ljbffr