Agency Information Security Professional

Agency Information Security Professional 1 - (260002J6)

Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Agency Contact Name and Information: Vanessa Roach, OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov
Unposting Date: Apr 12, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: 150 OOD Cmplx 150 East Campus View Boulevard  Columbus 43235-4604
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $35.90/hour (unless required by legislation)
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Cybersecurity
Technical Skills: System Administration, Information Technology, Network Services, Security, Supply Chain Management
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Priority Setting, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov.

Follow us on social media @OhioOOD!

Job Description

Agency Info Security Professional 1 Position Overview:

Are you passionate about protecting digital systems and helping others through your work? OOD is looking for an Agency Information Security Professional 1 to support our mission of empowering Ohioans with disabilities through employment and independence. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that plays an important role in safeguarding the technology that supports our services across the state.

In this role, you’ll help monitor and manage OOD’s enterprise security tools to protect against cyber threats. You’ll work with tools like CrowdStrike and Qualys to detect and respond to suspicious activity, review security logs, and help resolve incidents quickly and professionally. You’ll also consult with the Office of Information Security and Privacy to ensure our systems meet state and federal security standards.

Your work will include testing security safeguards, participating in vulnerability scans, and helping implement solutions to reduce risks. You’ll assist with business continuity and disaster recovery planning, and help maintain secure network and server environments. This position also involves documenting your work and supporting compliance with IT standards and change management processes.

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and tools, be comfortable using Microsoft Office and other software, and be able to think critically and communicate clearly. You’ll need to work well with others, handle sensitive information with care, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re ready to make an impactful contribution to a mission-driven agency and grow your career in information security, we encourage you to apply today.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is not an E-Verify employer and will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

Division of Information Technology

The Division of Information Technology (IT) supports OOD's mission by engaging with our partners to provide solutions that solve business needs. Our services include strategic planning, project management, business requirements gathering, development, quality assurance testing, help desk support, security, database design and implementation, systems support and operations.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements.  New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter.  There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. 

 
Location Requirements

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license. 

Applications and Selections

Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov. 

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact careers@ohio.gov.  

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam. 

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Individuals selected for positions with Ohio's Disability Determination Service (DDS) will go through a complete federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems.  Finalists must pass a preliminary check prior to a job offer being made.  A full background investigation will follow.  Further details will be provided during the interview process.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

36 months experience in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data. 

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science AND 18 months training or 18 months experience in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in computer data security either through monitoring system/network traffic for anomalous activity, systems development or controlling accessibility of data. 

-Or 12 months experience as Information Technology Apprentice, 69910 AND successful completion of Ohio Cyber Apprenticeship program AND additional 12 months training or experience in Information Systems/Information Technology with a focus in one of the following areas: Software Engineering/Development, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Network, or IT Security. 

-Or equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above. 

Note: The Ohio Cyber Apprenticeship program is a program offered by the Department Administrative Services. 2000 hrs. of on-the-job experience and 200 certified instructional credits must be earned in order to complete this program. 

Job Skill: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Security, Supply Chain Management, System Administation, Attention to Detail, Priority Setting, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Primary Technology: Risk and Vulnerability Management Tools

Secondary Technology: Security Operations Tools

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact OOD.OandA@ood.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made. 

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.