Department Specialist jobs in Salem, OR

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Benefits

The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) provides a variety of employee benefits that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave. Optional employee-paid benefits include life insurance, long- and short-term disability, long-term care, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefits. New employees who are not already Public Employees Retirement System members will participate in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and the Individual Account Program (IAP) after six calendar months of employment in a qualifying position. The OPSRP plan can provide a lifetime pension after five years of service and the IAP is a separate investment account in addition to the pension. Employees also have an opportunity to participate in the , a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. For additional information on OJD employment benefits, .

Position Highlights

The Enterprise Technology Services Division (ETSD) of the (OSCA), part of OJD, is hiring an Information Systems Security Specialist (Information Technology Specialist) to join our team in Salem, Oregon.

In this role, you will protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information across OJD’s enterprise-wide networks, systems, and applications through security management and compliance activities.

Essential Duties

Part of your time will be spent supporting and maintaining IT security systems such as MFA solutions and SIEM products.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Instructions for Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

This recruitment requires a cover letter and a complete work history that addresses the Requested Skills and Attributes. To be considered for this position, you must follow these instructions:

Cover Letter

Work History/Resume

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, management, public administration, or a related field.

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Four (4) years of technical experience in the duties and infrastructure support required for the position.

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Any combination of equivalent to eight (8) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

You must have a current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternate means of transportation.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

Working Conditions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Checks

By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Veterans’ Preference
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, .

Employee Benefits
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please .

Questions and Support

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.