You will be required report on-site at the Shipley Building for this assignment.

You will work closely with the I.T. supervisor, OIT security group and DPS security to ensure I.T. security issues are addressed. The Consultant will work with upper management to provide consultation on strategic security issues.

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.

Mandatory Requirements and Years of Experience

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.

3 years of information technology security in the public sector.

Skill

Required / Desired

Actual years

Last years used

Strong communication/ leadership skills.

Highly desired

Strong influence, collaboration and negotiation experience.

Highly desired

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

Highly desired

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

Highly desired

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

Highly desired

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

Highly desired

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

Required

Experience in information technology security infastructure.

15

Experience with information technology security threat hunting.

5

Experience working with security tools: anti-virus, malware removal, etc.

10

Experience serving in an advisory capacity for information technology security related matters.

5

Experience with computer application security

3

Experieince working in IT security for public sector

3

An understanding of secure coding practices

Highly desired

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $63.66 - $76.67 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person