Security Operations Technical Specialist

State of Michigan

$78K — $114K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 21 semester credits in relevant IT fields.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in IT roles or equivalent progressive experience.
  • Expertise in security tools and practices within a Security Operations Center environment.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and enterprise security technologies.
  • Ability to work autonomously and advocate for security best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement security tools and best practices for MiSOC.
  • Provide recommendations to management on improving statewide security.
  • Develop standards and procedures for security operations.
  • Research and evaluate emerging data security technologies.
  • Update leadership on the status of security events and initiatives.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with remote days allowed.
  • Eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.
  • Opportunity to work with innovative security technologies.
  • Engage in significant responsibilities with autonomy in decision-making.
Full Job Description
Salary: $37.62 - $54.99 Hourly
Location : Dimondale, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0801-26-23-26MB
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Description

This position serves as the Security Operations (Sec Ops) expert for all security tools used in the Michigan Security Operations Center (MiSOC). This specialist will be responsible for leading and implementing best practices for supporting MiSOC security tools, concepts, regulatory requirements, standards, hardware, software, networking, operating systems, and automation.

The SO expert will make recommendations to management and executives on best practices and how security can be improved on a State-wide enterprise basis, as well as provide routine updates to leadership on the progress and status of active events. This position will function with significant autonomy and will maintain, advocate and advance the use of emerging data security technologies, develop standards and procedures, promote the usage of automated tools, develop strategies, and align practices with strategic initiatives. This position is responsible to research enterprise security technologies and make recommendations on future system changes and upgrades. Responsibilities include directing, evaluating and validating technical results and initiatives based on current industry research and best practice.

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Location/Remote Office:

This position is located in Dimondale, MI. This position may work a hybrid schedule (remote 3 days per week/office 2days per week). Selected candidates who work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Required Education and Experience

Education and Experience
Possession of a bachelor's degree 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.

Experience
Information Technology Specialist 14
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.
Alternate Education and Experience
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, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

OR

At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

Additional Requirements and Information
SIGNING BONUS: 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.

Classifications for the $2,500 bonus are:
Information Technology Infrastructure Analyst
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst
Information Technology Project Coordinator
Information Technology Project Manager
Information Technology Specialist

DTMB requires weekly in-office days from 2 - 5 days per week in Michigan at your designated work location. Knowing the requirement is a minimum of 2 days with a maximum of 5 days per week, based on operational needs, are you still interested in this position?
  • Yes
  • No

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
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