State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 19 hours ago
Information Technology Specialist 5 - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Specialist
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 5 - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Specialist to join their team. This role will be crucial in implementing, managing, and monitoring the EDR system across all State of Iowa agencies, ensuring endpoint protection, and supporting the Security Operation Center in incident response.
AssociationConsultingNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the EDR team, host team standup meetings, and manage EDR workflow
Implement, manage, and monitor the EDR system for the Information Security Bureau (ISB)
Conduct technical assessments of information systems using provided tools and services
Ensure endpoint protection from malware, indicators of compromises, and attacks
Collaborate with the DOM DoIT governance, risk, and compliance group for incident response
Review organizational vulnerabilities and provide guidance for stakeholders
Develop and implement best practices for enhanced service effectiveness
Provide regular reports on system effectiveness and non-compliance
Support the SOC in incident response and provide backup for other security operation systems
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of managing the CrowdStrike Falcon platform
Experience leading technical teams and managing cybersecurity workflows
Strong knowledge of EDR systems and endpoint protection strategies
Familiarity with incident response and SOC operations
Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and implement security best practices
Excellent communication skills for working with diverse stakeholders
A minimum of 18 months of full-time work experience in cyber security planning at a professional level
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in assessing and analyzing information technology systems for weaknesses and misconfigurations
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in building and maintaining skillset and knowledge base for security issues that impact information technology systems
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in various IT roles
Three years of full-time work experience in various IT roles and a total of four years of education and/or full-time experience
Three years of full-time work experience in various IT roles and certification by an authorized educational institution/major computer or software producer
Three years of full-time work experience in various IT roles and eighteen semester hours of accredited post-high-school coursework in one of the specialty fields
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of fulltime work as an Information Technology Specialist 4
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings options (RIC)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company
State of Iowa - Executive Branch
If you’re looking for a work life of accomplishment, reward, and opportunity, you’ll discover Iowa State Government is just the place where there’s a rich and diverse population; where community, culture and differences matter; where exceptional work ethic, values and peace of mind all come together! The more you know about the State of Iowa, the more you’ll know it’s the right fit for you! There are 16 agencies in state government providing services to Iowans requiring specialized talent in agriculture, corrections, economic development, education, human services, natural resources, public health, public safety, revenue, transportation, veterans’ services and more.
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Jacob Nicholson
Chief Operating Officer
Darwin Ten Haken
Enterprise Architect, Office of the CIO
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