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NEOGOV · 18 hours ago

Information Security Specialist 1

NEOGOV is seeking an Information Security Specialist 1 for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's Security Office. This role involves safeguarding the PLCB's information system assets by identifying and responding to IT security threats and incidents, and conducting vulnerability assessments.

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Responsibilities

Monitor IT security applications and tools to detect anomalies, assess alerts, and differentiate false positives from actual threats
Schedule and conduct vulnerability scans to identify system vulnerabilities
Define corrective actions and identify residual risks, creating and implementing compensating controls to mitigate vulnerabilities, and monitor ongoing progress
Monitor and analyze vulnerability dashboards and security incident reports using established tools
Respond to user access requests, granting or denying them based upon established policy and procedure
Route and respond to user support requests

Qualification

Information technology securityNetwork supportVulnerability assessmentIncident responseSecurity monitoringAnalytical skillsTechnical writingCommunication skills

Required

One year as a Network Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Two years of experience performing technical work in information technology security, network support, or network administration, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
A bachelor's degree in any information technology field
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit
You must meet the PA residency requirement
You must be able to perform essential job functions
You must pass a background investigation
An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code
Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Benefits

Health coverage
Vision
Dental
Wellness programs
Multiple retirement and investment plan options
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eight weeks of paid parental leave
Military leave
Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
Flexible work schedules
Work-from-home opportunities
Internal mobility
Professional development
Workplace charitable giving
Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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