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SalaryInitial Posting Date:
03/28/2024 Application Deadline:
04/14/2024 Agency:
Department of Early Learning and Care Salary Range:
$7,149 - $10,826 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Senior Systems and Security Compliance Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 8) Job Description:
Are you interested in helping create a nimble, sustainable, and secure IT capability for a new state agency? Does the idea of having a voice in building foundation IT policies, procedures and tools interest you? If so, this is the opportunity for you!
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is excited to announce an opening for a permanent Senior Systems and Security Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 8). The Office of Information Technology (IT) works collaboratively and engages frequently with partners throughout and outside the organization. We are business-driven, which means that knowledge of program areas and maintaining relationships in every business unit is common.
Oregon is home to over 275,000 children, birth to kindergarten entry. Our state has an opportunity to change how it supports these children and their families and, in doing so, put itself on the path to an even brighter future. Overwhelming evidence tells us that investing in young children and their families has a lasting impact across their lifetime. Now is your chance to be part of an agency that will have positive impacts on current and future generations of young children and their families.
This position will work a hybrid schedule of working both remotely and in the office. You will be required to come into the office at least twice per month for meetings.
More about us:
This position is part of
the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care
(DELC) which is an agency that prides itself on enabling Oregon's young children and families to learn and thrive. We are responsible for overseeing the state’s Early Head Start, Head Start, Prenatal to Kindergarten, and Relief Nurseries programs, licensing Oregon’s child care providers and developing systems that coordinate regional cross sector partnerships through Early Learning Hubs. DELC partners with local Child Care Resource and Referral organizations to provide professional learning, coaching, consultation and other quality improvement opportunities for early learning and care providers. Considering a career with us means that you value dedication, integrity, and collective wisdom and that you are eager to employ values rooted in equity to benefit Oregon’s children and families. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive. Those who fill these positions will join a new team of dedicated and passionate professionals. Our teams promote a collaborative, proactive culture of continuous quality improvement with a focus on quality implementation and impactful outcomes for children and families. As our state, counties, and cities become more diverse, it is imperative now more than ever that we focus on evolving practices to achieve increased equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of our offices. As always, our goal is to lead with courage externally and internally. This means challenging ourselves to do things differently and refining current practices that ensure we continue to make strides towards equity. The Department of Early Learning and Care supports a work life balance, where employees are supported in an environment where they can thrive.
What you will do:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership, guidance, administration, and support for DELC systems (servers, applications, networks) and to coordinate with Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Cyber Security Services (CSS) to provide operational cybersecurity administration.
This position requires frequent independent, informed decision-making related to technology implementation, policy compliance, and Security. In many instances decision-making may take the form of official recommendations or proposals to the IT Operations Manager, Chief Information Officer (CIO), IT Governance Committee (ITGC), or the DELC executive leadership team regarding network and server architecture, systems implementation/integration, security, or other technology matters.
This position will also frequently engage in operational activities such as vendor management, inter-agency collaboration, system monitoring, and change management.
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. What we are looking for:
- Seven (7) years of Information Systems experience in network administration and/or information security; OR
- An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND 5 years of Information Systems experience in network administration and/or information security; OR
- A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND three (3) years of Information Systems experience in network administration and/or information security; OR
- Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of Information Systems experience in network administration and/or information security.
In addition, we are looking for applicants that have the following Desired Attributes:
- Expertise and demonstrated experience in network administration, including leadership and planning related to VPN systems, switch configuration, network mapping, active directory, identity & access management, etc.
- Expertise and demonstrated experience in server configuration and administration, including platforms such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, Oracle, and cloud services (SaaS, PaaS).
- Expertise and demonstrated experience in security administration, including coordination and escalation to governing bodies such as EIS Cybersecurity Services (CSS), eDiscovery, monitoring of logs and diagnostic reports, development of policy and procedure, and review of systems to ensure compliance with standards such as statewide security plans and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) guidelines.
- Expertise and demonstrated experience in vendor and relationship management, including contract administration, procurement, Service Level Agreement (SLA) monitoring, etc.
- Expertise and demonstrated experience with complex communication, coordination, and collaboration with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Expertise and demonstrated experience translating an organization's mission, vision, and values into technology Systems and in identifying and addressing systemic barriers to equity and inclusion.
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Candidates of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as bilingual/multicultural individuals, are encouraged to apply.
What’s in it for you?
When you join the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, you are joining a fast-paced, creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service and building early childhood equity statewide.
- Excellent medical, vision, and dentalbenefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;
- 11 paid holidays per year;
- 3 paid "Personal Business Days" per year that you may use at any time;
- 1 additional paid “Special Day” per year that you may use at any time;
- 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month;
- Progressive vacation leave accrual, with increases every 5 years;
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program:if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
To Apply:
The screening of candidates will be based on a review of an attached resume (limit to two pages). While a cover letter is not required, it is highly encouraged. If you submit a cover letter, please tailor it to the position and address your experience with the desired attributes listed above. Candidates whose backgrounds most closely match the desired attributes and experience section as outlined in this announcement will be invited to interview. Failure to attach a resume to your application may result in the disqualification of your application.
Additional Information:
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
This position is subject to both a Child Protective Services and Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) check, including FBI fingerprinting, and will be required to enroll in the Central Background Registry. Both of these checks must be completed and approved prior to starting with the agency. Adverse background data will be grounds for immediate disqualification. This position may require occasional travel to field offices and for meetings, therefore, a valid driver license and acceptable driving record is required, unless the successful applicant can provide a satisfactory alternate mode of transportation.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:
Veterans Resources
. The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Department is an E-Verify employer.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.
The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.
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Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the agency recruitment team at
DELC.Jobs@delc.oregon.gov
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our desired attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
