Lottery Information Security Specialist

Overview

Summary Of Work:
The purpose of this position is to assist the Lottery Security Officer in ensuring the integrity and operability of all lottery systems and its assets. These systems include the Central Gaming System (CGS), Internal Control System (ICS), and the Sci-Core subscription service, and all related network access and security. This position is responsible for assisting in ensuring that all systems meet or exceed all network rules and security requirements.

Additionally, this position assists in the investigation of any thefts, ticket disputes, and breaches of confidentiality or rule requirements by users.

• Assisting the Lottery Security Officer in user acceptance testing for system implementations, changes, upgrades, and enhancements meeting or exceeding all lottery regulatory requirements while delivering quality results within budget and on schedule.
• Assisting in the management and review of informational and physical security to ensure the integrity of the lottery and its assets.
• Adherence to and compliance with all security rules.
• Assisting in investigations of player and retailer disputes.
• Participating in nightly draws on an as needed/rotational basis.
• Conduct draw balancing procedures. This includes certain on call rotations, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Availability to troubleshoot any system issues.
• Ensure firewall configurations and exceptions align with organizational security policies, compliance requirements, and operational needs.

Location of Work:
The Division office is located in Bismarck, North Dakota.

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of information technology experience or the combined equivalent of relevant years of experience and education
• High ethical standards; clean discipline record.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills needed to work well with colleagues, vendors, and the public.
• The judgment, reliability, and willingness to devote time and energy necessary to provide excellent work to the Lottery Division and the State of North Dakota.
• Ability, demonstrated in previous employment experience or otherwise shown, to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and supervisors.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform The Lottery Information Security Specialist tasks.

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Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsor ships. Application package must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed on the opening.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./careers

• Resume
• Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications
• 3 Professional References
• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present…