Info Tech Programmer/Analyst 9-12

The State of Michigan is seeking an Information Technology Programmer/Analyst to serve as a Security Analyst on its Incident Response Team. The role identifies, analyzes, and responds to security alerts and incidents, investigates potential threats, contains and eradicates malicious activity, and coordinates remediation efforts to protect state information assets.

What you'll do:

• Identifying, analyzing, and responding to security alerts and incidents affecting State of Michigan systems and data
• Investigates potential threats, contains and eradicates malicious activity, and coordinates remediation efforts to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of State of Michigan information assets

What they're looking for:

• Possession of an Associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics
• No specific amount or type is required
• No specific type or amount is required
• Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11
• Educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, IT Technician, or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement
• Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement
• The educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement
• Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs
• A bachelor's degree or higher with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management, or mathematics
• An associate's degree or higher with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics; and at least 2 years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or at least two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant
• At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school, and at least 4 years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or at least four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant

Benefits:

• This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.
• The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children.
• The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000).
• The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working.
• The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement.
• The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account.
• The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account.
• Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used.
• Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
• Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.