Cyber Security Administrator - Atlanta, United States - City of College Park, GA

Description

Salary: $59, $73,450.00 Annually

Location : College Park, GA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Information Technology

Opening Date: 05/17/2024

FLSA: Exempt

Summary

A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park's existing operational success. The purpose of this position is to ensure information security controls are prioritized and maintained when users and/or vendors require access to internal databases/applications.

Essential Functions

Independent judgment is required to identify, select and apply the most appropriate available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This is a highly technical hands-on position responsible for implementing processes and methods for auditing and addressing non-compliance with IT security standards and facilitating the migration of non-compliant environments to compliant environments. The IT security administrator will participate in the planning and implementation of security requirements for IT projects and make recommendations for security applications to assist with the implementation of changes to work methods and procedures, making them more effective to strengthen security measures.

• Facilitate and promote activities to create information security awareness within the organization including matters of strict confidence. Includes preparation of complex computer spreadsheets.
• Perform information security risk assessments regarding security issues and after-action reviews as appropriate.
• Monitor compliance with information security policies and procedures, referring problems to the appropriate department manager. Monitor the internal control systems to ensure that appropriate access levels are maintained.
• Continue to develop skills, knowledge, and ability to improve processes and procedures as well as to keep updated on trends and developments in the industry. This includes meeting annual personal development goals.
• Maintain information security policies and procedures to ensure security strategies are followed to meet the organizational security goals and standards.
• Identify and resolve risks following the Organization's security risk assessment processes.
• Document all security policies and promote activities and procedures to create a general awareness of the significance of security within the Organization.
• Review system security plans implemented throughout the entire network of the Organization and uphold the responsibilities of an information security professional.
• Act as a liaison to the city for IT security-related topics and monitor compliance with security standards.
• Direct unsolved issues to the appropriate stakeholders/system owners.
• Monitor the internal controlling systems to ensure accessibility whenever it is required by the users.
• Report information security incidents as per the incident response policy and manage RCA and remediation, as directed by the Chief Information Officer.
• Manages Incident response plans
• Coordinate all the IT maintenance window activities along with change control procedures.
• Facilitate information security programs as needed and when instructed by the Chief Information Officer.
• Perform vulnerability scanning on critical systems regularly and report gaps to appropriate team leads.
• Collaborate with teams to provide subject matter expertise on the security of servers, applications, and networks.
• Performs other administrative duties as required.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and assesses vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (software, hardware, networks), investigate available tools and countermeasures to remedy the detected vulnerabilities, and recommend solutions and best practices.
• Ability to analyze and assesses suspected or actual damage to the data/infrastructure because of security incidents examine available recovery tools and processes, and recommend and/or implement solutions. Tests for compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist in the creation, implementation, and/or management of security solutions as directed by the Chief Information Officer. Participates in IT on-call rotation and may assist with system administration/networking tasks as needed.
• Strong skills in configuring, managing, and monitoring Cisco core, edge, and service modules.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, focused on determining hardware vs. software vs. firmware vs. operating system, as well as network vs. application/systems, and patterned vs. non-repeatable problems.
• A working knowledge/experience using common network monitoring and security utilities.
• Demonstrated initiative and excellent communication skills, able to follow directions.
• Evidence of ability to work closely with members of other departments and form alliances to promote the effective use of technology via city specifications for complex integrated systems to fulfill those needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting to groups and in a one-to-one setting.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently; use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.
• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and/or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of information technology work experience. Experience desired in areas such as systems security analyst, network and/or systems administration, computer operations and user support, etc.
• Must have proven proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory Management, Group Policy Object management, GPO development, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Windows Server 2016, 2019 Administration, and understanding of Windows Event Management experience is required. Networking and Next Gen Firewall experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of host hardening, auditing, logging, and monitoring, network security, security analytics, anomaly detections, etc.
• Information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, etc.) are preferred. Would accept Sec+ with demonstratable progress with an advanced IT security certification.
• Experience with change management preferred.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

The City of College Park offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees in including healthcare, dental care, vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).