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Central Distribution Center - Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced Information Systems Specialist 5 to play a key role in ensuring the security, integrity, and reliability of DOC network infrastructure that support our agency's operations. This position proactively manages risks, implements robust cybersecurity measures, and safeguards sensitive data while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

This position is approved for a hybrid work schedule but will be required to report to the office as necessary.

About the Job - Your Role

In this role, you will collaborate closely with program managers, IT staff, and other stakeholders to identify business requirements, assess vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents and service requests. By providing expert guidance on best networking practices, you will empower DOC personnel to work efficiently, securely, and with confidence. These efforts directly strengthen the department's ability to deliver essential services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and prioritize the IT needs of the AICnet and DOC staff network (AICnet priority per SB1522), ensuring all decisions align with laws, rules, policies, and purchasing procedures.
• Plan, configure, and maintain network, cloud, and security resources, including hardware placement, software and cloud configurations, and firewall rules to ensure secure, reliable operations.
• Provide advanced assistance on wired and wireless connectivity for DOC staff and contractors including onsite or remote diagnosis of recurring issues.
• Diagnose and resolve connectivity problems across cloud-hosted and onpremises systems (e.g., cloud access, VPN, DNS, authentication), coordinating with service providers when needed.
• Install, upgrade, configure, and document network devices (switches, routers, WAPs, controllers, firewalls), including situations where no precedents exist.
• Administer and maintain firewall rule sets, ACLs, and VPN configurations, performing routine reviews, audits, and updates to support secure connectivity.
• Contribute to department-wide technology policies and procedures to ensure system security, performance, and maximum network availability.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of information systems experience in technical support
OR
An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in technical support
OR
A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Requested Skills

• Experience with Cisco networks
• Experience with Fortinet security infrastructure
• Experience supporting thin client/ virtualized environments
• Working knowledge of firewall administration (rule management, VPN configuration) and cloud platform support (cloud infrastructure, identity/access management, cloud networking)
• Experience working with ticketing systems
• Handson experience installing, upgrading, and configuring core network hardware, including switches, routers, wireless access points, controllers, and firewalls
• Proven experience managing and troubleshooting enterprise network environments, including measurable success resolving VPN, DNS, authentication, and wired/wireless connectivity issues across multiple sites or user groups

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
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Working Conditions

Extensive work performed on video display terminals. Exposure to AIC in the work place. Requires occasional in-state and out-of-state overnight travel. Work schedule is driven by user need. May be required to respond after normal business hours for system emergencies. May be assigned on-call rotation or stand-by duties. Employee may work a variety of irregular hours in order to maintain operational systems at DOC facilities. Lifting PCs, terminals, and other computer equipment up to 50 lbs. Remove, replace or upgrade components. Bending, crawling, reaching under desks and computer workstations, and physical manipulation of large objects may be required.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process - What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, any felony convictions will disqualify you for this position. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note - if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Cynthia Rodriguez, Cynthia.Rodriguez@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: REQ-204946

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• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
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