Do you have a strong passion to change the world? Do you believe that you can make the lives of people better with technology? The State of North Dakota is looking for a Cybersecurity Automation Engineer to work with one of the world’s most advanced Security Operations Centers to protect a state network of over 250,000 devices including autonomous farms and smart roads designed to end world hunger, the Nation’s only research environment for beyond line of sight Unmanned Arial Vehicles, as well as the defense forces for 2/3rds of the Nation’s Nuclear Triad. This individual will help us fulfill our mission of empowering people, improving lives, and inspiring success!  

The successful Cybersecurity Automation Engineer candidate will enjoy working with people in a collaborative environment, who can learn quickly in a rapidly changing technology landscape, and who embodies the core values that we follow as public servants for the State of ND: Gratitude, Humility, Curiosity, and Courage.  

Summary of Work 

As a part of the State of ND’s Information Security Division, the  Cybersecurity Automation Engineer will work on a team that provides cutting-edge, innovative, and  thoroughly-vetted  finished intelligence products, including high-quality papers, briefings, recommendations, and findings for senior-level government and private sector decision-makers. The Cybersecurity Automation Engineer must be a self-motivated individual who gains satisfaction from providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment with cutting edge technology. This position primarily designs, develops, tests, and implements systems to automate security operations, assists in tracking key performance indicators, protects the enterprise network, and detects malicious actors. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Requires one of the following: 

• Completion of a certified cybersecurity bootcamp, apprenticeship or 9+ month cybersecurity certification program. 
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, cyber security, information technology, or related degree. 
• An associate degree in computer science, computer information systems, cyber security, information technology, or related degree and two years of current and progressive work experience within a cybersecurity role or working with programming languages (Python, Javascript). 
• Four years of current and progressive work experience within a cybersecurity role or working with programming languages (Python, Javascript). 

Tasks and Duties 

• Conduct research and gather data to determine available security software and techniques; determine those most appropriate to the current system; recommend those to be procured and installed. 
• Develop, test, modify, implement, and maintain or enhance programs in the XSOAR system, and other security systems. 
• Participate in vulnerability management processes, including the active identification, assessment and remediation of security weaknesses. 
• Translate abstract business requirements into actionable technical requirements utilizing best practices. 
• Coordinate with stakeholders and other system support sources to ensure compatibility and integrity of programs.  
• Manage continuous improvement that exceeds customer expectations while assisting the agency in reaching World Class IT service delivery. 
• Drive innovation thru monitoring and evaluating emerging technologies to determine the impact on services and feasibility of implementation; ensure a high level of technology solutions to best serve customers’ needs. 

Application Procedures/Comments:  

Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted.  Your work history will not be given credit if North Dakota Information Technology cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications. 

 All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm and must include the following documents: 

• Resume 

North Dakota Information Technology does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 

For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact: Kari Sauer, North Dakota Information  Technology: Email: itdjobs@nd.gov phone: (701) 890-5000, fax: (701) 328-3000 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888 or local at (701) 328-3190. 

Job Announcement Status can be viewed at: http://www.nd.gov/itd/working-itd  

•  Learn more about NDIT at: http://www.nd.gov/itd 
• Learn more about Employment Benefits at: https://www.nd.gov/omb/state-employee/employment-and-compensation/benefits 
• Visit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.gov 

Equal Opportunity Employer  

The State of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of  race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.