DPS: IT Consultant 1 - Hybrid Columbus - Rapid Progression

Major responsibilities include:

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· -Testing and analyzing assets for potential security threats.

· -Identifying possible security threats and determining the best security measures.

· -Assists with designing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols, policies, plans, and systems to cover all possible security threats.

· -Assists with coordinating activity of a team of security specialists to address security issues.

· -Meeting with internal users to discuss security measures, provide information, and provide a context for understanding the importance of information technology security.

· -Assist with risk assessment and security tests and designing countermeasures to eliminate as many potential risks as possible.

· -Compiling and presenting reports on security risks and threats.

· - Suggesting improvements to existing security systems.

· -Remaining up to date with the latest security systems, tools, trends, and technology.

· -Training staff to recognize and defend against security breaches and risks.

· -Accounting for time and activities.

During the interview process with the ODPS staff, the resource consultant must demonstrate competence/experience in their specific area(s) of information technology security. The resource’s experience must also be documented for review and verification. Offered resources not showing technical or functional competence/experience will be sufficient reason to reject the offeror’s proposal. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to pre-screen their candidates to ensure compliance. Resource will have a background check conducted by ODPS.

1. Strong communication/ leadership skills.

2. Strong influence, collaboration and negotiation experience.

3. Ability to collaborate with supporting resources across business and/or functional lines.

4. Have excellent oral and written skills/possess strong meeting and work session facilitation skills.

5. Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, the ability to manage time and resources to meet assigned deadlines.

6. Have strong understanding of prioritization stemming from the elicitation of system and/or user requirements.

7. Have excellent organizational skills, proven analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-makings kills.

8. Must be knowledgeable in the English language/speak clearly and understandably use the English language.

1. 15 years of experience in information technology security.

2. 5 years of experience with information technology security threat hunting.

3. 10 Years of experience working with security tools: anti-virus, malware removal, etc.

4. 5 years of experience serving in an advisory capacity for information technology security related matters.

5. An understanding of information technology security infrastructure.

Desired Skills

1. 3 years of experience with computer application security.

2. An understanding of secure coding practices.