Information Technology Specialist 5 - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Specialist
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Information Technology Specialist 5 - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Specialist
Salary
$79,601.60 - $122,428.80 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-01040
Agency
185 Iowa Department of Management, Division of Information Technology
Opening Date
10/21/2025
Closing Date
11/2/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
LI-POST
Point of Contact
Abbey Carter (abbey.carter@dom.iowa.gov)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Department of Management (DOM), Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking anInformation Technology Specialist 5 - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Specialistto join our team!
This role is crucial in implementing, managing, and monitoring the EDR system across all State of Iowa agencies, counties, and school districts. The EDR Specialist will conduct technical assessments, ensure endpoint protection, collaborate with stakeholders, and engage with customers to maintain compliance and system efficiency. This position also supports the Security Operation Center (SOC) in incident response and provides backup for other security operation systems.
What You Will Do:
Lead the EDR team, host team standup meetings, and manage EDR workflow.
Implement, manage, and monitor the EDR system for the Information Security Bureau (ISB).
Conduct technical assessments of information systems using provided tools and services.
Ensure endpoint protection from malware, indicators of compromises, and attacks.
Collaborate with the DOM DoIT governance, risk, and compliance group for incident response.
Review organizational vulnerabilities and provide guidance for stakeholders.
Develop and implement best practices for enhanced service effectiveness.
Provide regular reports on system effectiveness and non-compliance.
Support the SOC in incident response and provide backup for other security operation systems.
What We Are Seeking:
Extensive knowledge of managing the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
Experience leading technical teams and managing cybersecurity workflows.
Strong knowledge of EDR systems and endpoint protection strategies.
Familiarity with incident response and SOC operations.
Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and implement security best practices.
Excellent communication skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
Note: to ensure your application passes initial candidate screening, your application materials should clearly reflect how you meet the listed Minimum Qualifications.
What We Offer:
Flexible work environment
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings options (RIC)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Why Work with Us?
At the Iowa Department of Management (DOM), we help government agencies across the state perform at their best by managing financial resources, technology, and information. Our mission is rooted in service-we provide efficient, innovative, and strategic solutions that empower agencies to fulfill their goals.
We're guided by four core values:
Integrity?- We act with honesty and accountability.
Teamwork?- We collaborate to achieve shared success.
Service?- We are committed to excellence in public service.
Partnership?- We build strong relationships to drive results.
Working Arrangement:
This position requires onsite work in Des Moines, IA each week.?Employees meetingallexpectations of their work responsibilities may request remote work and develop a hybrid/remote schedule collaboratively with their manager.
Please note, candidates for this positionmustreside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.
Background Check Requirements:
After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate's education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).
Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidate
Selectives
990 Cyber Security Planning:
A minimum of 18 months of full-time work experience in cyber security planning at a professional level that included the following major functions: participating in and leading a company-/agency-wide cyber security planning program including the identification of cyber security risks, development of prevention and response plans to minimize cyber-attack damages including mass care and consequences management, and the development of continuation of business operation plans; participating in national cyber security planning initiatives and exercises; responding to and participating in the recovery work from cyber security incidents; and working across governments, private sectors, and non-profit organizations collaboratively on cyber security planning activities and plans for response.
AND
714 Vulnerability Testing:
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in assessing and analyzing information technology systems for weaknesses and misconfigurations. Product knowledge may be in the following:
Nessus
ISS
SATAN
SAINT
Whisker
Nmap
Etheral
tcpdump
AND
717 Security Administration:
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in building and maintaining skillset and knowledge base for security issues that impact information technology systems. Applicants may refer to themselves as Security Administrator. System Administrator is not the same.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
**Note: To pass the initial screening, applicants must demonstrate the technical skills listed below:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing).
2) All of the following (a and b):
a. Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3) All of the following (a and b):
a. Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); and
b. Certification by an authorized educational institution/major computer or software producer in an area directly related to one of the computer specialty fields described in part a.
4) All of the following (a and b):
a. Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); and
b. Eighteen semester hours of accredited post-high-school coursework in one of the specialty fields described in part a.
5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of fulltime work as an Information Technology Specialist 4.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\and\pay/JobClassDescriptions/InformationTechnologySpecialist5-00122-90122.pdf)
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Have you graduated from a four year college or university? IF YES- How many years of experience do you have operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing)?
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If you are a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch) - How many months of full-time work have you had as an Information Technology Specialist 4 for the State of Iowa?
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Do you meet A AND B: A Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); and B Certification by an authorized educational institution/major computer or software producer in an area directly related to one of the computer specialty fields described in part a.
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Do you meet A AND B: A. Three years of full-time work experience in: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating, and coordinating computer-based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks, and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; designing/administering websites; or executing technology projects (e.g., systems analysis, requirements, design, development, and testing); and B. Eighteen semester hours of accredited post-high-school coursework in one of the specialty fields described in part a.
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Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in analyzing and reporting the discovered results of vulnerability testing and penetration testing? Knowledge and experience in auditing security configurations and controls. Applicant may have product knowledge in the following:
Nessus
ISS
SATAN
SAINT
Whisker
Nmap
Etheral
tcpdump
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State of Iowa
Agency
185 Iowa Department of Management, Division of Information Technology
Address
200 East Grand Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa, 50309
Website
https://dom.iowa.gov/state-government/information-technology
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