IT Security Audit Compliance Specialist

Job Title: IT Security Audit Compliance Specialist

Job Requisition ID: 48327 

Closing Date: 7/21/2025

Salary: $6,242.00/Monthly

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as an IT Security Audit Compliance Specialist supporting the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), designing, implementing, and managing automated processes and controls to support information security, compliance, and data integrity through programming, reporting, and auditing within regulatory frameworks.  

In this role, you will collaborate with the Unit Supervisor and team members to define requirements for individual tasks or small-scale projects. 

In addition, you will program, test, and debug moderately complex software applications. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

 For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, serves as an IT Security Audit Compliance Specialist for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS) performing professional work of an intermediate level of difficulty in Applications Services.
• Confers with Unit Supervisor and co-workers to determine requirements for individual tasks or projects of limited size.
• Programs, tests, and codes moderately difficult programs.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the development of detailed systems design and programming field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Application Services or related Information Technology experience.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• One (1) year of related Information Technology experience in cyber security, IT compliance, or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program support, including automated control monitoring and compliance reporting.
• One (1) year of professional experience conducting audits or assessments in a technology environment, including using code or queries (e.g. SQL) to retrieve, analyze, and validate audit data.
• One (1) year of professional experience developing, tracking, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs), including visual dashboards and metrics reporting tools.
• One (1) year of professional experience performing information security risk assessments, including vulnerability management, penetration testing analysis, and risk profiling.
• One (1) year of professional experience identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities through patching, secure configuration baselines, or incident response activities.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and security frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, MARS-E / ARC-AMPE, NIST 800-53, or IRS Pub 1075 and how to apply them in an IT audit or compliance setting.
• Working knowledge of information security concepts and best practices related to system access controls, data protection, and auditing procedures.
• Ability to apply logical analysis to evaluate information, identify gaps, and make sound decisions related to IT operational or procedural problems. 
  Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics
• relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.  This is considered light work as defined by the U.S.
• Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.