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Job Title: Endpoint Security Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 49062

Closing Date: 08/26/25

Salary: $6,952/Monthly 

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as a Endpoint Security Analyst I, for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), performing difficult and specialized professional and advisory functions in the Endpoint Protection Unit of Security Operations. 

In this role, you will perform difficult installations, systems configurations, testing, and implementation of software related to security remediations. 

In addition, you will confer with users to determine needed changes and enhancements of systems and software related to Endpoint Security, performing comprehensive studies, and analyses of client needs and objectives. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

·        Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

·        Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)

·        10 - 25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

·        12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year

·        3 paid personal business days per year

·        13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years

·        12 weeks of paid parental leave

·        Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

·        Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan

·        Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

·        Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

Essential Functions

  • Under general direction, serves as an Endpoint Security Analyst I for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), performing difficult and specialized professional and advisory functions in the Endpoint Protection Unit of Security Operations.
  • Confers with users to determine needed changes and enhancements of systems and software related to Endpoint Security, performing comprehensive studies, and analyses of client needs and objectives.
  • Plans, implements, and reviews endpoint systems security tools for operational and security issues and assists with analytical reports and system studies of operation.
  • Assists in investigations of alleged security incidents, small-scale cyber incidents, and participates in incident response efforts as required.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Security field by continuing education through online training platforms, attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Systems Services or a related Information Technology field.

 

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  • One (1) year of professional experience assisting and conducting installations, configurations, and testing related to security remediations.
  • One (1) year of professional experience conducting in-depth studies and developing analysis of security assessments.
  • One (1) year of professional experience providing technical assistance utilizing security tools and technologies, such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, zero-trust security models, or similar.
  • One (1) year of professional experience developing or assembling digital materials for the use in an investigation or other information requests.
  • One (1) year of professional experience developing analytical reports or conducting system studies.
  • Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.
  • Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.

 

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
  • Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
  • Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
  • Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
  • Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.