IT Security Administrator

DESCRIPTION

This position administers security servers, firewalls, intrusion detection appliances and other systems. Performs compliance activities to ensure the successful implementation of the city s security program. Facilitates the conducting of technology audits; reviews all audit reports and responses to ensure timeliness and effectiveness of corrective actions. Assists in the development and management of the city s information security program, including policies, standards, guidelines, baselines, and procedures.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Provides project support and consulting for city-wide IT initiatives and projects. Reviews project Requests for Proposals (RFQs), coordinates procurement, and advises and reviews applications architectures.
• Oversees: email security operations including phishing/SPAM remediation, DMARC, endpoint detection and response, investigations and forensics, and SIEM and log management. Responds to incidents and investigates security breaches.
• Manages firewall policy implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Oversees and supports identity access management. Provides Identity and Access Management system support, third party vendor account management, third-party connection agreement support, and social media access assignments.
• Monitors vulnerability to security threats and oversees threat intelligence, governance, risk, and compliance. Assists with performing assessments and audits.
• Supports security awareness efforts through ongoing employee training and new employee orientation.
• This is a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) regulated position and requires the ability to meet and maintain compliance with the Security Policy.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in computer network, IT systems security, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Information Systems, Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Any Information Security, Information Privacy or Information Audit Certifications. is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Police background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)