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Kansas Public Employees Retirement System

KPERS is more than a pension system — we’re about serving those who serve our communities. We are committed to supporting Kansas public employees throughout their careers and into retirement. We provide disability, death, and lifetime retirement benefits that protect those who dedicate their work to serving the public.

Are you passionate about protecting information and supporting business processes? Do you enjoy collaboration and solving problems? If so, KPERS would love to meet you.

We’re seeking a Assistant Information Security Officer who believes strong security and great customer service are partners. Someone who understands information security isn’t just about technology—it’s about trust. Our members include teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other public servants across Kansas. You’ll play a key role in protecting their data while supporting a responsive, service-oriented pension system.

Learn more about joining the KPERS Team.

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Days, Monday to Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Search Keywords: Topeka Kansas, Shawnee County, KPERS

Compensation:

• Starting Salary Range: $101,200 to $126,500

Note: Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid State Holidays
• Infants at Work
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Covered Parking
• Professional Development & Tuition Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Assistant Information Security Officer is responsible for executing information security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of KPERS information and systems.

• Threat Intelligence: Monitoring and analyzing security events and alerts across networks, endpoints, and cloud infrastructure.
• Incident Response: Investigate, respond to, and resolve security incidents, ensuring timely detection, containment, and mitigation. Document and report security events and incidents.
• Compliance: Stay informed with information security compliance requirements. Inform the CISO of new or updated requirements.
• Security Audits: Conduct security audits, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and address security weaknesses. Provide supporting evidence and explanation to auditors evaluating information security.
• Security Awareness: Participate in security awareness initiatives to foster a security-first culture. Develop and implement information security awareness training sessions for employees.
• Research Technology: Evaluate and recommend innovative security technologies to address evolving threats.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams, effectively communicating security risks and solutions.
• Documentation: Document and update security policies & procedures, networks, systems, application diagrams, flow charts, data centers, risk register, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans.
• Security Risk Assessments: Analyze projects, hardware, software and procedures for information security risks. Identify the possible impacts and mitigation strategies. Present findings and recommendations in a professional manor.
• Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management: Assessing vendor and third-party security practices and evaluation to see if they meet the information security requirements.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Planning, developing, documenting, implementing, testing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity strategies.

Qualifications:

We’re seeking candidates who bring professionalism, positivity, and a genuine commitment to customer service. Desired skills and abilities include:

• Advanced level of knowledge of information security strategies and technologies used for the protection of information.
• Understanding operating system fundamentals and security aspects of operating systems.
• Understanding of identity and access management systems.
• Experience with security event management systems.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, networking fundamentals, and network security.
• Knowledge of endpoint protection applications such as antivirus, anti-spyware, and file integrity monitoring technologies.
• Experience managing firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Understanding security incident analysis and response.
• Ability to research complex technical issues and solve problems.
• Ability to provide expert analysis and recommendations to prevent successful threats.
• Ability to communicate complex technical language to users in an understandable manner.
• High standards and a sense of urgency.
• Commitment to the team concept and ability to work effectively within a team.

Experience Required

Four years working in a senior-level information security position with experience in security analysis, incident response, and security configurations within an enterprise information technology environment. Or a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and two years of working in a senior-level information security position.

Certifications Required

At least one relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or CCSP is required or must be obtained within two years of hire date.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Julie Baker
• Email: kpersrecruitment@kspers.gov
• Phone: 785-296-1476
• Fax: 785-380-2103

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference on the Kansas Department of Administration website.

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Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference on the Kansas Department of Administration website.

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