IT Security Specialist at State of Montana

The first review of applications will be on December 26th 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position.Cover LetterThree Professional ReferencesWhen submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community and further your career. As a service-oriented employer we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent accessible responsive impartial and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana.Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch:Work/life balanceFamily friendly policiesDedicated and caring colleaguesHealth coverageRetirement plansPaid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)Opportunities and room for professional growthPublic Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF This position is in Helena MT. Helena exists as a crossroads between past and present tame and untamed mountainous wilderness and hometown warmth. A place where you can hike for miles without seeing a soul stroll through our charming downtown and enjoy breweries with breathtaking viewsall in the same day. From the early roots of Blackfeet Salish Crow and Bannock tribes who found this land abundant with bison and natural resources - to the four lucky prospectors who in their last efforts struck gold in 1864 - Helena is a place rich with history beauty and life. Learn more by visiting Job Overview: The nature of this job may require long work hours. A criminal background check is required for the successful applicant. An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period.This position works under the direction of the IT Division Director and Supreme Court Administrator. The Information Technology Security Supervisor oversees IT security activities associated with the confidentiality integrity and business information in compliance with the Montana Supreme Court policies and procedures. Serves as the Security Analyst to oversee implementation of security regulations monitors and ensures organizational compliance with State laws regulations and standards. Works with the IT Division Director and Court Administrator to prioritize security initiatives coordinate security administration and plan and implement strategic initiatives.Job Duties: Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed. Develops maintains and assists in the implementation of the Montana Supreme Court Security policies and procedures; security awareness and training plan; overall security infrastructure; risk assessment and monitoring; vulnerability and threat detection. Works with IT system owners data custodians and IT governance groups to provide a well-coordinated information security environment. Develops and implements an incident reporting and response system to address security events and incidents. Serves as principal point of contact and coordinates the handling of IT security events that are declared IT security incidents. Responds to security requests problem reports questions and incident reports; recommends or takes corrective action and follows-up on corrective actions to ensure that threats and vulnerabilities are addressed. Performs regular assessments of compliance. In coordination with the IT Division Director and Court Administrator plans strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities through technical controls including patch management web defend and other methods as appropriate. Makes recommendations and provides consulting services on the development of procurement instruments and the routine procurement of information security products and/or services Reviews evaluates and recommends hardware software and other information technology related procurement requests for consistency with policy and best practices technical feasibility potential to enhance operation efficiencies and the ability to provide secure services. Maintains current knowledge of the latest security and privacy legislation regulations advisories alerts vulnerabilities and associated IT security risks pertaining to the Court and its mission. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors): Expertise of IT security policies procedures techniques and systems. Extensive knowledge of the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) security standards and publications. Working experience and knowledge of the concepts theories practices and procedures of large complex computer information environments and workstations. In depth knowledge of software interrelationships between applications and databases. In depth knowledge of and experience with networking and security firewalls administration. Experience working on current computer operating systems and vulnerabilities. Prefer working experience of state government computer security laws and requirements and knowledge of statewide IT organization policies standards and procedures. Working Conditions:Work is normally performed primarily in an office setting. Physical Demands: Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking standing bending and carrying items under 25 pounds.The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge abilities and skills listed above. Examples of acceptable qualifications are:Bachelors degree or equivalent technical training and a minimum of one (1) year of related work experience.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Information Technology,Information Technology Sales,Marine Biology,IOS,Courier Delivery Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1