What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Cybersecurity Engineer position at Pocatello Fire Department?
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#### Job Description {#job-description role="heading" aria-level="2" uw-rm-heading="level"}
The Network Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for developing,
planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security
policies and measures for the protection of the Citys data, systems, and
networks. The position also manages the Citys networks of firewalls,
routers, switches, network connectors, servers, supervisory control and
data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and related equipment to ensure its
security and connectivity. The job also manages the Voice over Internet
Protocol (VoIP) phone system.
Work involves an extensive amount of both networking and cybersecurity
responsibilities. Networking responsibilities include managing,
planning, installing, and supporting the physical layer of the LAN/WAN
communication network, analyzing the cost/benefit of major networks;
designing, configuring, and coordinating upgrades and connections for
all devices relying on the network; analyzing and implementing new
technologies, performing network services; monitoring network
communication; and providing technical overview and consultation in
design, installation, configuration, and monitoring of physical
infrastructure.
Cybersecurity responsibilities include developing, planning,
implementing, managing, monitoring and upgrading security policies and
measures; troubleshooting both security and network issues, responding
to system and/or network security breaches; ensuring that the Citys
sensitive information and IT equipment are kept safe by implementing the
correct security measures; testing and identifying network and system
vulnerabilities; and conducting investigations and forensic analysis to
determine the root causes of security issues as they arise.
The work environment is a Department office and field environment that
may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, working on building
roofs, and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment. The
noise level is generally moderate.
The job is an on-call position, responding to emergency situations.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Manages the Citys network of routers, firewalls, switches, servers,
operating systems, wireless systems, SCADA systems, and related
equipment to ensure the connectivity and security of the Citys computer
systems.
Manages, plans, designs, installs, and supports the physical layer of
the LAN/WAN communication network. Resolves connectivity issues with
minimal downtime. Performs planning, needs justification, and
cost/benefit of major network (both LAN/WAN) systems, physical cabling,
and network communication connectivity to other computing environments.
Designs, configures, and coordinates upgrades, and connections for all
devices relying on the network. Identifies future City infrastructure
requirements and researches, analyzes, and implements new technologies
as suggested. Performs related network services including warranty,
installation, and configuration.
Investigates user problems, performs diagnostics, analyzes,
troubleshoots, and resolves user, network, and system problems that
cross department lines. Troubleshoots and oversees modifications to
enhance network operating efficiency and ensures operating problems are
resolved.
Design, implement, and maintain information system security controls and
countermeasures. Analyze and recommend security controls and procedures
in acquisition, development, and change management lifecycle of
information systems. Monitor information systems for security incidents
and vulnerabilities; reports on incidents, vulnerabilities and trends.
Respond to information system security incidents, including
investigation of, countermeasures to, and recovery from computer-based
attacks, unautho rized access, and policy breaches; interacts and
coordinates with third-party incident responders, including law
enforcement.
Analyze trends, news and changes in threat and compliance environment
with respect to organizational risk; advises City management and
develops and executes plans for compliance and mitigation of risk;
perform risk and compliance self-assessments, and engages and
coordinates third-party risk and compliance assessments.
Analyzes and develops information security governance, including
organizational policies, procedures, standards, baselines and guidelines
with respect to information security and use and operation of
information systems.
Ensure that the Citys sensitive information and IT equipment are kept
safe by implementing the correct security measures.
Develops and administers, or provides advice, evaluation, and oversight
for information security training and awareness programs.
Assists with preparing and implementing Department budget, projecting
costs for future fiscal years.
Assists City employees with the information technology and telephone
systems. Answers questions, provides technical support, and
troubleshoots and resolves hardware and software problems.
Maintains records, logs, and documents of installations, upgrades,
repairs and system operations.
Performs all work duties and activities in acc
please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2539709
#### Job Description {#job-description role="heading" aria-level="2" uw-rm-heading="level"}
The Network Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for developing,
planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security
policies and measures for the protection of the Citys data, systems, and
networks. The position also manages the Citys networks of firewalls,
routers, switches, network connectors, servers, supervisory control and
data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and related equipment to ensure its
security and connectivity. The job also manages the Voice over Internet
Protocol (VoIP) phone system.
Work involves an extensive amount of both networking and cybersecurity
responsibilities. Networking responsibilities include managing,
planning, installing, and supporting the physical layer of the LAN/WAN
communication network, analyzing the cost/benefit of major networks;
designing, configuring, and coordinating upgrades and connections for
all devices relying on the network; analyzing and implementing new
technologies, performing network services; monitoring network
communication; and providing technical overview and consultation in
design, installation, configuration, and monitoring of physical
infrastructure.
Cybersecurity responsibilities include developing, planning,
implementing, managing, monitoring and upgrading security policies and
measures; troubleshooting both security and network issues, responding
to system and/or network security breaches; ensuring that the Citys
sensitive information and IT equipment are kept safe by implementing the
correct security measures; testing and identifying network and system
vulnerabilities; and conducting investigations and forensic analysis to
determine the root causes of security issues as they arise.
The work environment is a Department office and field environment that
may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, working on building
roofs, and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment. The
noise level is generally moderate.
The job is an on-call position, responding to emergency situations.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Manages the Citys network of routers, firewalls, switches, servers,
operating systems, wireless systems, SCADA systems, and related
equipment to ensure the connectivity and security of the Citys computer
systems.
Manages, plans, designs, installs, and supports the physical layer of
the LAN/WAN communication network. Resolves connectivity issues with
minimal downtime. Performs planning, needs justification, and
cost/benefit of major network (both LAN/WAN) systems, physical cabling,
and network communication connectivity to other computing environments.
Designs, configures, and coordinates upgrades, and connections for all
devices relying on the network. Identifies future City infrastructure
requirements and researches, analyzes, and implements new technologies
as suggested. Performs related network services including warranty,
installation, and configuration.
Investigates user problems, performs diagnostics, analyzes,
troubleshoots, and resolves user, network, and system problems that
cross department lines. Troubleshoots and oversees modifications to
enhance network operating efficiency and ensures operating problems are
resolved.
Design, implement, and maintain information system security controls and
countermeasures. Analyze and recommend security controls and procedures
in acquisition, development, and change management lifecycle of
information systems. Monitor information systems for security incidents
and vulnerabilities; reports on incidents, vulnerabilities and trends.
Respond to information system security incidents, including
investigation of, countermeasures to, and recovery from computer-based
attacks, unautho rized access, and policy breaches; interacts and
coordinates with third-party incident responders, including law
enforcement.
Analyze trends, news and changes in threat and compliance environment
with respect to organizational risk; advises City management and
develops and executes plans for compliance and mitigation of risk;
perform risk and compliance self-assessments, and engages and
coordinates third-party risk and compliance assessments.
Analyzes and develops information security governance, including
organizational policies, procedures, standards, baselines and guidelines
with respect to information security and use and operation of
information systems.
Ensure that the Citys sensitive information and IT equipment are kept
safe by implementing the correct security measures.
Develops and administers, or provides advice, evaluation, and oversight
for information security training and awareness programs.
Assists with preparing and implementing Department budget, projecting
costs for future fiscal years.
Assists City employees with the information technology and telephone
systems. Answers questions, provides technical support, and
troubleshoots and resolves hardware and software problems.
Maintains records, logs, and documents of installations, upgrades,
repairs and system operations.
Performs all work duties and activities in acc