Location
Baton Rouge, LA | United States
Job description
Do you enjoy being a self-driven security professional, love what you do and want to make a difference? Come join us. At TRSL, we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. You will join an open and collaborative team which uses the latest security technologies. You will enjoy a lot of autonomy in the IT department and will assist in deciding how projects will be executed. From day one, we will train you, we will challenge you and we will give you opportunities to grow to become a top rate security analyst.
Why work for TRSL?
- Service – All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
- Culture – We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
- Growth – TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.
- Benefits – TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements of TRSL's telework policy.
- Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.
This vacancy may be filled as a Probation, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:
If filled as an IT InfoSec Analyst 1 - $1,916.80 bi-weekly If filled as an IT InfoSec Analyst 2 - $2,037.60 bi-weekly If filled as an IT I nfoSec Analyst 3 - $2,166.40 bi-weekly
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. This position participates in a
Career Progression Group (CPG) an d can be filled from this recruitment as an IT InfoSec Analyst 1 , IT InfoSec Analyst 2 , or IT InfoSec Analyst 3 depending on level of experience of the selected applicant. Please click each job title above to review specific information on the salary range, minimum qualifications and job concepts.
Summary of Duties
This security position reports directly to the IT Administrator and is responsible for overseeing and managing TRSL’s cyber security vigilance and response to threats. The position will require a technical background in Systems Networks, Server and Desktop Endpoint security products, Security hardware devices, Security monitoring via software products and log analysis and Security testing.
Preferred Skills
- Continuous learner, takes initiative, and understands what it takes to get outstanding customer satisfaction
- Proactive investigation and remediation of network security incidents
- Collect, receive and analyze network information from various sources and synthesize to communicate results to peers and management
- Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper management of IT infrastructure
- Subject area certifications including MCSE, A+, Network+, Server+ and Security+, preferred.
- Conduct an initial assessment of our client's current security posture.
- Develops and implements process improvement controls, techniques, and mechanisms that enhance the information functions
- Perform routine audits to ensure ongoing compliance with security standards.
- Act as the company's security representative in key client meetings, addressing security-related queries.
- Conduct assessments of the current security posture.
- Good understanding of key security concepts and penetration testing
- Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across all levels of management, including executive
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and results-driven decision-making
- Focus on delivering good quality products
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent technical (e.g., systems design) and/or analytical skills.
- Energetic – brings enthusiasm and direction to the team
- Driven – works with a sense of urgency in all tasks
- Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Applications submitted without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and
will not be considered
. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.
Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.
If you applying for this position prior to receipt of your baccalaureate degree, you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
TRSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Sarah Templet - Human Resources Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana
P.O. Box 94123
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Ph: 225-922-2659
Fax: 225-922-2579
Email:
[email protected]
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree plus one year of experience in information technology.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
1. An associate’s degree in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
2. Two years of experience or training in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine experience or training in information technology and college credit to substitute for the required baccalaureate degree as follows:
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for one year and six months of experience or training in information technology towards the
baccalaureate degree.
A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience or training in information technology to substitute for the baccalaureate
degree.
3. Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience in any field and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide analysis as related to information security activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from an IT Supervisor or IT Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide guidance to lower-level personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
State agencies with information security activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from other IT Statewide jobs by the presence of tasks relative to information security activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
Differs from IT InfoSec Analyst 2 by the absence of experienced-level tasks relative to information security activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Analyzes InfoSec help desk tickets; provides resolutions or refers tickets to higher-level InfoSec personnel as needed.
Under close supervision, performs information security monitoring, compliance, and tracking tasks.
Gains knowledge of information security and other applicable technical policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines in order to perform technical analyses in accordance with industry standards.
Communicates with users to assist with security processes or to gather more details for pending information security requests.
Takes direction from higher-level InfoSec personnel to support successful InfoSec project implementation and completion as relative to the assigned area. Assists in training agency personnel on preventing information security intrusions; may also provide training to lower-level information technology associates as needed.
Under close supervision, installs security measures and operates software, including firewalls and data encryption programs, to ensure continuity of agency operations and security for sensitive data.
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