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CITY OF LOWELL
Job Posting
Management Info Services (MIS)
Cyber Security Specialist
Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist (2700-69, J#6228, 3720)
Department: Management Information Systems (MIS)
Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO) or delegate(s) accordingly
Union: AFSCME, Local 2532
Salary: $51.4276 (min) to $55.3654 (max) per hour; 40 hours per week
FLSA: Non exempt
SUMMARY
This position will serve as the Cyber Security Specialist (CSS) for the City of Lowell (City) within the Management Information Systems Department (MIS). Under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the CSS will lead the efforts to secure and protect the City’s systems and data from unauthorized access/ modification/ destruction and will be responsible for implementing/ administering/ monitoring the City’s security solutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills; they are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job involves and what is
required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned to them. In order to perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
level accordingly.
security plans, programs, procedures and policies.
function properly throughout the City.
hardware/ firewalls/ and operating systems as necessary to maintain operational readiness
and mitigate cyber security incidents.
party vendors and other systems which will require interaction with, access to, or
integration with the City’s various systems.
unusual or suspect activities, including potential incidents, network intrusions, malware
events, etc.
and legal/ regulatory/ audit requirements.
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vendors focused on improving and increasing security awareness and compliance
throughout the City.
security testing as appropriate.
knowledge by performing research, attending security forums, presentations, formal
trainings, and share same with City staff accordingly.
experience.
to City staff.
discussion with other technical staff or 3rd parties, accordingly.
incidents and recommend security best practices.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction from the CIO, the CSS may supervise junior cyber security staff, other MIS staff,
vendors, or other 3rd parties performing security-related projects and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
change management and project management plan development.
administrative tasks including server build/ administration/ rollouts/ account and
security management/ Active Directory and Group Policy Objects.
information to management/ peers and non-technical audiences.
other technical and procedural materials/ manuals geared to all levels and furnished in
written/ verbal/ diagram/ or schedule form.
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problems and deal with a variety of situations with limited information; strong analytical
and problem solving skills; able to interpret/ assess/ identify root causes, diagnose
symptoms/ issues/ situations in order to resolve them correctly; able to use the Internet for
research and problem resolution.
Directory, MS SQL, Barracuda BTEP, CrowdStrike, DUO, basic command line tools,
PowerShell scripting, LINUX.
protocols.
Controls/ Risk Management Framework/ CJIS/ FIPS 140-2/ PCI compliance.
HIPAA/ FERPA, etc.
improve efficiency and reduce waste; apply strong knowledge and understanding of the
principles, methods, and techniques of process/ quality improvement.
processes/ flows, network systems, applications, and networking principals essential to
deliver successful technology solutions within the City.
organizational units.
information; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret, assess, and
diagnose symptoms; able to leverage resources for research and problem resolution.
the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Education & Certifications:
Business, or other related field.
and technology administration or any equivalent combination of education, training,
certifications, and experience which provides the required KSAs to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities of the position.
CompTIA Security , CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSP.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability
to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
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REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to access, input,
and retrieve information from a computer or other computational device. Answer telephones, and
maintain multiple files. Must read and analyze large quantities of data/ information.
Must have sufficient mobility to get back and forth from office to off-site meetings, locally/
regionally/ nationally. Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee may frequently lift, carry or position objects weighing up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally with assistance may lift, carry and position heavy objects up to seventy-five pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions. Risk of electrical shock while working with equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug-free employer and requires a physical with drug screen and CORI post offer.
Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline by submitting application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online portal: https://selfservice885.tdr.tylerhosting.cloud/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.
"The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military service, or physical/mental disability."
EOE/AA/504 Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51.42 - $55.36 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Public Administration
$105k-137k (estimate)
02/25/2024
05/21/2024
lowellmi.gov
LOWELL, MI
25 - 50
1960
DAVID PASQUALE
<$5M
Public Administration
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