Information Technology Support - Security Specialist at Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

As a part of the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City supports a stable financial system. We work across diverse communities throughout our region and nation to foster understanding in our economy, the payments system, and financial institutions for people from all walks of life.

Together, we serve the public and each other in an innovative environment that values the highest ethical standards. Here you'll find support to develop, united in a clear and common purpose with a diverse team.

About the Role

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's IT Client Services group is seeking to expand its Engineering and Platform Security function. We are looking for individuals that have a background in investigating and remediating vulnerabilities for various technology endpoints. In this position you will work to secure critical and sensitive information on a daily basis.

Key Activities:

• Resolves incoming vulnerability alerts through automated and manual patching.




• Completes task reviews and resolves issues with endpoints.




• Performs simple to moderate scripting tasks, including software packaging.




• Responds to proactive and reactive client health indicators in real-time to improve environment health.




• Performs triage and ticketing support for vulnerabilities.




• Ensures network and endpoint security by providing assistance with, and configuration of, applications and agents.




• Performs review of related controls to ensure proper safeguards are in place.




• Partners with business areas to understand their business functions for consideration of patching impacts.




• Performs activities related to assigned projects and services, in order to maintain the security posture of Federal Reserve System (FRS) assets.




• Reviews work processes to identify, design, and implement improvements in procedures for increased efficiency and effectiveness.




• Recommends improved enhancements, and interprets and addresses requests and concerns.




• Develops, maintains, and implements department standard operating policies and procedures.




• Participates on workgroups and awareness activities. Stays current on new and emerging technologies.

Qualifications: 

• Typically requires at least 3 years of relevant experience.




• Associate’s degree in information technology or a closely related field from a technical/vocational school, an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.




• Intermediate understanding of technical businesses processes and subject matter.




• SAFR Certification preferred.

Additional Information:

Location(s):

• Hybrid –Yes, KC, Denver, Omaha or Oklahoma City offices (50%)




• Remote Only Eligible – No

Pay Range: The starting pay range for this position is $57,000 to $104,900 for the job level(s) required for this position. Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

Screening Requirements: This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to a couple of months to be completed. You can begin work before the screening is completed; however, continued employment is contingent on acceptable screening results. The areas screened may include education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reference checks. 

Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Information Technology

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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