What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Specialist V (Cybersecurity) - Oahu position at Hawai`i State Judiciary?
Recruitment Number 25-147TY, Information Technology Specialist V (Cybersecurity), SR-24D ($6,043 per month) to Step G ($6,797 per month)*, Honolulu, Oahu.
*Starting salary may be at a rate between the salary range listed above, based on qualifications.
9/9/25: Revised minimum qualification requirements section.
Excess experience of the types and quality described below or any administrative, professional, analytical, technical, or other responsible work which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level, and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
Specialized Experience Requirement: Three and one-half (3½) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in information technology which involved the analysis, design, programming, security and access management, database design and management, consulting, and/or installing and maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, web or network infrastructure equipment. The work must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology principles, methods, techniques and practices; computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment; and personal computer, server, mini and/or mainframe operating systems.
Selective Certification Requirement - Cybersecurity: Of the required three and one-half (3 ½) years of Specialized Experience, at least 2 years must have included experience conducting cybersecurity analysis which involved the application of cybersecurity first principles (Confidential, Integrity, Availability) on enterprise systems (hardware and software).
Examples of cybersecurity systems include: Active Directory, Entra, SIEM (IBM Qradar, Splunk, Mandiant SecOps, GrayLog, Microsoft Sentinel), Linux, Windows.
Supervisory Aptitude: For the IT Specialist V level, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitutions Allowed:
1) Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or in another major which included completion of course work comparable to a major in computer science may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience.
2) Partial completion of a master's degree program in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of one (1) year for the required Specialized Experience.
3) Possession of a master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1½) years of the required Specialized Experience.
4) Possession of a Ph.D. in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of the required Specialized Experience.
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
*Starting salary may be at a rate between the salary range listed above, based on qualifications.
9/9/25: Revised minimum qualification requirements section.
The position focuses primarily on cybersecurity operations, risk mitigation, and ensuring the security of the Judiciary’s infrastructure and network. Under general supervision, the work involves senior level technical planning, implementation, support, and troubleshooting of high complexity. Key responsibilities include cybersecurity analysis and planning, secure architecture design, implementation of security measures, and the day-to-day operation of cybersecurity functions.
The role encompasses developing security project plans, conducting vulnerability assessments, and coordinating mitigation strategies. It involves designing and deploying secure infrastructure aligned with standards such as CJIS, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, supporting system upgrades and migrations, and training users and staff on cybersecurity best practices. Operational duties include monitoring security logs and alerts, managing system security configurations, administering identity and access controls, and applying encryption and endpoint protection. The position is also responsible for maintaining up-to-date cybersecurity documentation and standard operating procedures to support the Judiciary’s ongoing security posture.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree; ORExcess experience of the types and quality described below or any administrative, professional, analytical, technical, or other responsible work which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level, and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
Specialized Experience Requirement: Three and one-half (3½) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in information technology which involved the analysis, design, programming, security and access management, database design and management, consulting, and/or installing and maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, web or network infrastructure equipment. The work must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology principles, methods, techniques and practices; computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment; and personal computer, server, mini and/or mainframe operating systems.
Selective Certification Requirement - Cybersecurity: Of the required three and one-half (3 ½) years of Specialized Experience, at least 2 years must have included experience conducting cybersecurity analysis which involved the application of cybersecurity first principles (Confidential, Integrity, Availability) on enterprise systems (hardware and software).
Examples of cybersecurity systems include: Active Directory, Entra, SIEM (IBM Qradar, Splunk, Mandiant SecOps, GrayLog, Microsoft Sentinel), Linux, Windows.
Supervisory Aptitude: For the IT Specialist V level, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitutions Allowed:
1) Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or in another major which included completion of course work comparable to a major in computer science may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience.
2) Partial completion of a master's degree program in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of one (1) year for the required Specialized Experience.
3) Possession of a master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1½) years of the required Specialized Experience.
4) Possession of a Ph.D. in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of the required Specialized Experience.
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
Salary : $6,043 - $6,797