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Job Title: Information Security Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 49454 

Closing Date: 09/11/2025

Salary: $7,787.00/Monthly

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

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 an Information Security Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS), in performing complex professional software security evaluations and implementations for Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) and functions as an advanced specialist in security administration, audit, and quality assurance. 

In this role, you will evaluate and implement security administration software tools. 

Additionally, you will serve as an advanced specialist in security administration, establishing and monitoring access to the IES system and generates appropriate security administration reports. 

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

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

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 administrative direction, serves as a Information Security Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS) performing complex professional software security evaluations and implementations for Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) and functions as an advanced specialist in security administration, audit, and quality assurance.
  • Consults with user and technical staff regarding audits and quality assurance functions and works to remediate external audit findings at a state and federal level.
  • Serves as an advanced specialist in security administration, establishing and monitoring access to the IES system and generates appropriate security administration reports.
  • Consults and coordinates in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis of new system development and re-engineering of large complex systems to ensure system security, audit and quality assurance considerations are addressed.
  • Produces sophisticated IES documentation consisting of IES hardware, software, and audit documentation and develops, compiles, and provides written documentation of software configurations.
  • Works with vendors and internal staff on documenting and providing resolutions to reported problems to existing IES security software systems.
  • Provides end user support for IES security access and assists end user support staff in resolving complex IES security access problems.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field by continuing education through online training platforms, attendance in 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 three (3) years of professional experience in Systems Services or a related Information Technology field.

 

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  • Three (3) years of professional security analyst experience with NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIST Special Publication 800-53 Security Controls, and external IT audit findings.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience as an IT audit liaison or remediating of external or internal audit findings.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience examining systems and procedures to identify potential adverse events, including operational hardware and software vulnerabilities, malicious intruders, malware, and individuals including, but not limited to, employees and contractors’ compliance with established security policies and procedures or controls.
  • One (1) year of experience with maintaining cooperative relationships while working on external audit or compliance issues. 
  • One (1) year of professional experience developing risk assessments.
  • Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action to resolve.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
  • Certifications: Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

 

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 and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • 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.
  • 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 the ability to travel in performance of duties. 
  • 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 here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.