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IT Specialist 14 (Security Accreditation Process)

Salary

$36.52 - $53.39 Hourly

Location

Dimondale, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

0801-25-23-13MB

Department

Technology, Management and Budget

Opening Date

05/15/2025

Closing Date

5/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

This specialist position functions as a Risk and Compliance Specialist within Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection

supporting the enterprise with the Security Accreditation Process (MiSAP). This position is responsible for development,

incorporation and administration of complex enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) workflows, data, new

process integration for the Security Accreditation Process. This position requires an extremely high degree of technical

skills, initiative and creativity and must keep current with new and emerging, regulations, standards, technologies, and

practices in applications, operating systems, and cloud technologies in order to provide for the needs of the state. This role

also serves as IT Security technical advisor to Executive Branch agencies and a team lead to liaisons assigned to those

agencies for validation and implementation of new and updated compliance standards and requirements for enterprise

Security Accreditation Process using the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool and process.

This position must be able to function with a minimum of direct supervision and requires a high degree of direct contact

with department program managers and DTMB project and technology oversight groups and makes recommendations for

improvements and alternative strategies where needed considering the current security landscape of State’s infrastructure.

This position also requires research and review of industry best practices for information security GRC processes, industry

recognized security frameworks, and familiarity with the techniques required to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and

availability of sensitive information. The specialist position will provide expert level oversight and training agency-wide to

ensure security risk assessments and analysis are thorough and complete.

Job descriptionHERE: (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20IT%20Specialist%2014%20Security%20Accreditation%20Process.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience

Information Technology Specialist 14

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

Alternate Education and Experience

An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

OR

At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

Additional Requirements and Information

Sign-On Bonus:

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

Michigan State Police

Candidates selected for this position must complete the Michigan State Police background check. This extensive background check requires fingerprinting for state and federal criminal background records. The background check search will include, but is not limited to, arrests, criminal charges, criminal convictions, and any information regarding contact with a criminal justice agency.

DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the job specifications at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologySpecialist.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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INTCSPL – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management, or mathematics and at least three years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, or Programmer/Analyst 12. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, project management, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; and three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, or Programmer/Analyst 12. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, or Programmer/Analyst 12.

+ Yes

+ No

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How many years of experience do you have working in Information Technology (IT) compliance processes and/or procedures?

+ None

+ Up to 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-4 years

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Do you have experience working with Information Security or with Information Audit?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you stated you have experience working with Information Security or with Information Audit, please describe your experience below

05

Do you have experience with system security plans, risk assessments, or GRC tools??

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you stated you have experience with system security plans, risk assessments, or GRC tools?, please describe that experience below, including number of years

07

How many years of experience do you have working with compliance frameworks such as PCI, IRS, FERPA, NACHA, HIPAA, CJIS, NIST, etc.?

+ None

+ Up to 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-4 years

+ More than 4 years

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Please describe the extent of your experience in customer support and make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If none, type N/A..

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How many years of experience do you have working with or developing metrics, quality assurance programs, continuous/process improvement or strategic plan initiatives?

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Thress to five years

+ More than five years

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Please describe the extent of your experience developing metrics, quality assurance programs, continuous/process improvement or strategic plan initiatives. If none, type N/A.

11

Please describe your experience with monitoring and reviewing work processes, and methods you have used to increase customer service, efficiency, and effectiveness. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none"

12

Provide a specific example of when you had to take necessary steps to ensure that effective communication within your team and across multiple departments was successful

13

Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Wednesdays and Thursdays?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Technology, Management and Budget

Address

[email protected]

Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

Attn: HR Office

Website

www.michigan.gov/dtmb

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