What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Systems Engineer - Information Security position at City of Little Rock?
Kind of Work
The Information Security Division of the Information Technology Department is seeking a highly motivated IT Systems Engineer to support the administration and security of IT infrastructure and systems. The successful candidate must be diligent and assertive in monitoring and reporting threat metrics and attempted attacks and must respond to potential security threats with appropriate urgency while following systematic, procedural approaches.
The Department Is Seeking Applicants Who
The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineering Associate, including longevity pay, is $29.02 - $41.01 per hour.
The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineer, including longevity pay, is $33.43 - $47.63 per hour.
The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineer Senior, including longevity pay, is $35.96 - $51.38 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting and performing routine IT engineering infrastructure tasks; building and maintaining infrastructure and database systems. Duties include assisting in the designing, monitoring and maintaining the County's infrastructure services, database systems and servers. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near vision; use fingers; and sit. FREQUENT: Midrange vision, hear within 5 feet and up to 20 feet; grasp; work alone and work inside. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; far vision; talk/speak; walk; work with others and drive.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Systems Engineer - Associate (Pass/Fail)
Rating System
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 11-15.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
Tentative Recruitment & Screening Process Schedule
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
Veterans Preference
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Physical-medical Standards
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
Drug Testing
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
Background Check
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
Employment Eligibility Verification
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
Probationary Period
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
Non-discrimination
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
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Please type or clearly print your name.
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The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?
Do you have any paid experience in the Infrastructure or Database disciplines as they relate to information security? Please note, we require that any work experience you claim credit for to also be listed in the Work Experience section of this application (to ensure standard information is collected, such as job title, duties, employer contact info, etc.).
If you answered yes to the previous question, how much total full-time equivalent paid experience do you have in the Infrastructure or Database disciplines as they relate to information security? Please note, we require that any work experience you claim credit for also must be listed in the Work Experience section of this application.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
At The Discretion Of The Hiring Authority, This Position May Be Filled Using Either The IT System Engineer Associate (full Salary Range Including Longevity Pay Is $29.02 - $41.01), IT System Engineer Class (full Salary Range Including Longevity Pay Is $33.43 - $47.63) Or The IT System Engineer Senior Class (full Salary Range Including Longevity Pay Is $35.96 - $51.38). Please Indicate Your Willingness To Accept Employment As Follows
SME Explanation: Questions 11-15 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 11-15.
Describe a recent security trend or emerging threat you personally researched, detailing how you identified it, the sources or methods you used, and how you applied or would apply that knowledge to strengthen security measures in your current or past organization.
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Describe a specific project or initiative where you designed or enhanced an information security solution, including your role at the time, the problem addressed, technical decisions made, tools or frameworks used, challenges faced, and how you measured success.
13
Describe a specific incident where you discovered a critical security vulnerability within infrastructure or Active Directory, explain how you identified it, the actions you took to mitigate it, and the long-term changes that resulted.
14
Describe an instance when you detected unusual or suspicious activity using security dashboards or detection tools, explaining your investigation process, reporting steps, and the outcome.
15
Describe a specific incident where you detected and responded to a potential security breach, detail how you identified the threat, prioritized the actions you took to contain and remediate it, tools or processes used, and the final outcome.
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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
The Information Security Division of the Information Technology Department is seeking a highly motivated IT Systems Engineer to support the administration and security of IT infrastructure and systems. The successful candidate must be diligent and assertive in monitoring and reporting threat metrics and attempted attacks and must respond to potential security threats with appropriate urgency while following systematic, procedural approaches.
The Department Is Seeking Applicants Who
- Have experience with server infrastructure, Group Policy, access and identity management, Active Directory, and security controls.
- Are able to manage and monitor security dashboards, detection, and prevention tools to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across all infrastructure, devices, applications, environments, and networks.
- Are proactive in reporting and responding to threats and incidents with appropriate urgency, following established procedures and applying sound judgment.
- Are committed to continuous learning and staying current with evolving security trends.
- Have strong collaboration skills to work with IT leadership, teams, and vendors to develop and implement security best practices.
- Have experience analyzing security data and clearly communicating actionable findings and recommendations to diverse teams.
- Recommend security improvements and provide clear mitigation instructions.
- Are proficient in incident reporting and response management, adhering to established internal policies and procedures.
- Have knowledge in data compliance requirements and regulatory standards relevant to information security and data protection.
The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineering Associate, including longevity pay, is $29.02 - $41.01 per hour.
The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineer, including longevity pay, is $33.43 - $47.63 per hour.
The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineer Senior, including longevity pay, is $35.96 - $51.38 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting and performing routine IT engineering infrastructure tasks; building and maintaining infrastructure and database systems. Duties include assisting in the designing, monitoring and maintaining the County's infrastructure services, database systems and servers. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near vision; use fingers; and sit. FREQUENT: Midrange vision, hear within 5 feet and up to 20 feet; grasp; work alone and work inside. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; far vision; talk/speak; walk; work with others and drive.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Systems Engineer - Associate (Pass/Fail)
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology or a closely related field; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology, or a closely related field AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in the infrastructure or database discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology or a closely related field AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either the infrastructure or database discipline; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology, network administration or a closely related field AND six (6) years full-time paid verifiable experience in infrastructure or database discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology or a closely related field AND six (6) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either the infrastructure or database discipline; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology, network administration or a closely related field AND eight (8) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either the infrastructure or database discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
Rating System
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 11-15.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
Tentative Recruitment & Screening Process Schedule
- August 14, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin
- Week of August 25, 2025 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
- Week of September 1 and Week of September 8, 2025 - Interviews to be conducted
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
Veterans Preference
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
- Veteran: DD214 noting character of service.
- Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
- Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
- Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
Physical-medical Standards
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
Drug Testing
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
Background Check
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
Employment Eligibility Verification
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
Probationary Period
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
Non-discrimination
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
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Please type or clearly print your name.
02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
- Yes
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
- Yes
- No
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
- Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
- No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?
- None
- Some high school (No Graduation)
- High school graduation/equivalent
- 0 - 31 college credits completed (No Degree)
- 32 - 59 college credits completed (No Degree)
- 60 or more college credits completed (No Degree)
- Associate in Arts Degree completed
- Bachelor's Degree completed
- Master's Degree completed
- Doctorate degree or equivalent completed
Do you have any paid experience in the Infrastructure or Database disciplines as they relate to information security? Please note, we require that any work experience you claim credit for to also be listed in the Work Experience section of this application (to ensure standard information is collected, such as job title, duties, employer contact info, etc.).
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to the previous question, how much total full-time equivalent paid experience do you have in the Infrastructure or Database disciplines as they relate to information security? Please note, we require that any work experience you claim credit for also must be listed in the Work Experience section of this application.
- 0 - 11 months paid experience
- 12 - 23 months paid experience
- 24 - 35 months paid experience
- 36 - 47 months paid experience
- 48 or more months of paid experience
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
At The Discretion Of The Hiring Authority, This Position May Be Filled Using Either The IT System Engineer Associate (full Salary Range Including Longevity Pay Is $29.02 - $41.01), IT System Engineer Class (full Salary Range Including Longevity Pay Is $33.43 - $47.63) Or The IT System Engineer Senior Class (full Salary Range Including Longevity Pay Is $35.96 - $51.38). Please Indicate Your Willingness To Accept Employment As Follows
- Either IT Systems Engineer Associate, IT Systems Engineer or IT Systems Engineer Senior
- Either IT Systems Engineer or IT Systems Engineer Senior
- IT Systems Engineer Senior
SME Explanation: Questions 11-15 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 11-15.
- Yes
- No
Describe a recent security trend or emerging threat you personally researched, detailing how you identified it, the sources or methods you used, and how you applied or would apply that knowledge to strengthen security measures in your current or past organization.
12
Describe a specific project or initiative where you designed or enhanced an information security solution, including your role at the time, the problem addressed, technical decisions made, tools or frameworks used, challenges faced, and how you measured success.
13
Describe a specific incident where you discovered a critical security vulnerability within infrastructure or Active Directory, explain how you identified it, the actions you took to mitigate it, and the long-term changes that resulted.
14
Describe an instance when you detected unusual or suspicious activity using security dashboards or detection tools, explaining your investigation process, reporting steps, and the outcome.
15
Describe a specific incident where you detected and responded to a potential security breach, detail how you identified the threat, prioritized the actions you took to contain and remediate it, tools or processes used, and the final outcome.
16
I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $29 - $51