L&I IT System Administrator, Senior (RACF)
- Thurston County, WA Tumwater, WA
- $7,730-10,396 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, ReliabilityThe Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), an employer of choice, is announcing an exciting opportunity for an IT System Administrator, Senior!About the Division and OfficeThe Information Technology Division is an internal service organization responsible for providing information technology based products and services in support of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) agency business priorities.The Maintenance and Operations Program (M&O), under the Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO), is responsible for the implementation and delivery of the products and services within IT, and sustaining operations so that L&I can complete business as usual with minimal delay or downtime. Within M&O is the Mainframe Program Operations team. The Operations team is responsible for assessing and providing technical support for the agency's mainframe applications.About the RoleAs the Mainframe Security Administrator, you'll play a key role in protecting mission-critical systems that support workers' compensation programs. You will maintain and strengthen the security of L&I's mainframe environment, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. This role offers the opportunity to troubleshoot complex security issues, guide risk reduction efforts, and provide knowledge that influences leadership decisions across the agency. If you enjoy safeguarding critical data, solving technical challenges, and making a real impact on public services, this is the role for you.DutiesSome of what you'll do:
- Maintain, configure, administer, monitor and audit the statewide Worker's Compensation systems and Labor and Industries Insurances System.
- Provide secure access for internal staff, external partners, and vendors.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve mainframe security issues, access problems, and authentication failures.
- Conduct risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities, recommend improvements, and implement security controls.
- Develop, document, and enforce mainframe security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Participate in incident response activities, providing guidance on mainframe security impacts and solutions.
- Continuously evaluate security technologies, products, and processes to enhance protection and reliability.
- Nine (9) years' of qualifying professional IT experience in a technology organization/division. Qualifying years of professional IT experience for this position includes experience with two (2) or more of the following IT Security focus areas:
- Mainframe
- Network Security
- IT Security Architecture
- IT Application Security
- RACF
- Natural Security
- Desktop Security
- Database Security
- Identity Access Management/Provisioning Software Security Awareness Training
- Formal security training or certifications such as:
- Security +
- Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- OR College level IT Security or Information Assurance courses.
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detailing applicable experience and education. * A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. *Please note: we will never call any reference without your written authorizationPlease do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.Other information
- IT position applicants selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email skills assessment invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when ready, but the invitation to complete the assessment will expire 5 days after the invitation was sent. Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it later. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal.
- For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
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