Individual is tasked with highly advanced (senior-level) security of the information contained within the County’s network infrastructure and related systems and peripherals. Responsible for analyzing and safeguarding security controls for all systems.

Examples of Work Performed:

Ensure timely response and management of any cyber incident to minimize risk exposure and production down time.

Conduct incident response activities, including advanced investigation to investigate potential security incidents.

Safely acquire and preserve the integrity of cyber security data required for incident analysis to help determine the technical/operational impact, root cause(s), scope and nature of the incident.

Analyze and correlate incident data to develop a preliminary root cause and corresponding remediation strategy.

Evaluate target systems to analyze results of scans, identify, and recommend resolutions.

Utilize incident response playbooks to follow established and repeatable processes for triaging and containment of an incident.

Investigate and resolve cyber security incidents.

Routinely develop and update incident response to activities align with best practices, minimize gaps in response and provide comprehensive mitigation of threats.

Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate information to IT Director in both written and verbal communications.

Experience in data security standards as it relates to user accounts and access.

Comprehensive knowledge of databases, scripts and queries.

A solid grounding in IT fundamentals such as web applications, and system administration.

Design firewalls, monitor use of data files, and regulate access to safeguard information and protect the network.

Staying up to date on current virus reports and protecting networks from viruses.

Installing and running protective software, such as data encryption programs and firewalls.

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatically form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Maintains accurate computer inventory and location of all computer software and hardware including peripherals; Task includes installing and de-installing systems and maintaining accurate software licensing and information.

Works with the Network Administrator to coordinate software and hardware inventory for the County.

Assembles hardware and/or software components, performs hardware/software integration to provide a stand-alone computer system, and ensures it is operating as it is designed and operates properly.

Configures and installs PCs and related software and set up and configure network connections to file servers, application servers and the Internet.

Coordinates deliveries and installation of equipment to user installations and performs tests to ensure the system is operating properly, de-installs equipment and provides replacement system as required.

Works with vendors to resolve non-functioning equipment problems arranging for replacements and/or exchanges.

Supervise and train co-workers and assistants on daily duties and during projects.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security/Computer related field.

Three (3) years of experience as a high level cyber security analyst.

Must have experience in the information technology field.

Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.

Other IT certifications are preferred.

Good understanding and knowledge of computer systems is required with knowledge of mainframe systems, related software, business principles and procedures.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Certification in one or more of the following preferred:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.

Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good understanding and knowledge of computer systems is required.

Requires the ability to research and comprehend emerging security threats.

Requires the ability to develop and implement plans and procedures and maintain up-to-date security policies, standards, guidelines, and baselines.

Requires the ability to communicate and interact within the Technology Services team and with other county departments.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team, good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to solve problems quickly and completely and coordinate activities simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,274.00 per year

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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