Information Security Specialist 2

Posting number: CSSC-2026-58253-01518

Department: Executive Offices

Division: EX OA Entrprs Info Scy Off

Job classification: Information Security Specialist 2

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: IT and Computers

The Information Security Specialist 2 role with the Enterprise Information Security Office offers an exciting chance to support important cybersecurity protections across the Commonwealth. This position helps safeguard critical systems by monitoring threats and supporting advanced security tools. You will work with teams across the organization to strengthen defenses and improve security operations. This is a great opportunity to grow your technical skills while helping keep statewide technology safe.

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This position supports enterprise cybersecurity tools that protect systems and data across the Commonwealth. The role focuses on monitoring risks, improving security operations, and working with teams to maintain strong security controls. As an Information Security Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Security Analysis:Evaluate security alerts, reports, and indicators to identify threats and vulnerabilities
• Platform Support:Administer and maintain cybersecurity tools and vulnerability management systems
• Issue Resolution:Troubleshoot security technology problems and coordinate with engineers or vendors to resolve issues
• System Integration:Assist with onboarding systems and applications into enterprise security platforms
• Vulnerability Review:Analyze scan results, track remediation actions, and prepare reports on security findings
• Team Coordination:Work with agencies and technical teams to investigate issues and maintain effective security controls

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• One year as an Information Security Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience performing technical work in information technology security, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or
• One year of experience performing technical work in information technology security, and a bachelor’s degree in any information technology field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This particular position also requires two or more years of full-time professional experience onboarding and integrating enterprise systems with security platforms.
• This particular position also requires two or more years of full-time professional experience developing security dashboards, metrics, and operational reports.

You must meet the PA residency requirement.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.