Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 20, 2025
  • Salary: $91,220.54-109,766.64 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:109766
  • Full Time
  • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Job Description

    Job Location:

    • The office for this position is located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.


    Why you’ll love this position:

    This position will be responsible for supervising the Office of Cyber Security Infrastructure team. This position will be responsible for testing, managing and deploying various cyber security infrastructure tools both on-prem and in the cloud. Tools include but are not limited to firewalls, application firewalls, load balancers, intrusion prevention systems, SIEM tools, network spanning tools, network access controls, data loss prevention, asset discovery and more.

    • Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

    • The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.


    This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Office of Cybersecurity (OCS).

    ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

    • Track projects of cyber security infrastructure team.
    • Ensure that best practices are being followed.
    • Providing security guidance to customers.
    • Managing employee timesheets.
    • Completing performance reviews.
    • Performing proof of concepts on new security systems.
    • Managing existing security systems including but not limited to firewalls, application firewalls, load balancers, intrusion prevention systems, SIEM tools, network spanning tools, network access control tools, data loss prevention tools and asset discovery tools across the enterprise network.
    • This position will require after hours work for maintenance.
    • This position will require travel to remote datacenter locations to perform hardware maintenance.


    • Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 security framework.
    • Strong knowledge of multiple security appliances.
    • Strong networking skills.
    • Strong communication skills.
    • Strong supervisory and people skills.
    • Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.


    Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

    Knowledge of multiple platforms. Skill in collaborating with and providing guidance to staff.

    The classification for this position is Senior Cybersecurity Specialist ; click for more information.

    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

    If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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