Cybersecurity Analyst I

Position Title:Cybersecurity Analyst IDepartment: Information TechnologyDivision:INFRASTRUCTUREFLSA Status:ExemptUnion Code/Affiliation:UnrepresentedStarting Salary:$63,906 - $78,604 annually $30.72 - $37.79 hourlyJob Code:07919Application Deadline:11/28/2024Number of Positions Available:1Hours:M-F, 8a-5pSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Job Description(This job description/posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.)

The purpose of this job is to protect the Citys networks, systems, hardware, and software from unauthorized access, loss, or theft resulting from cyberattacks.

Researches threats, creates contingency plans, reviews suspicious activities, reports security breaches, and educates users on cybersecurity measures.

Essential Functions:

Monitors and remediates critical vulnerabilities on workstations and Windows and Linux imaged servers.

Reviews, investigates, and responds to real-time alerts within the environment.

Creates cybersecurity training curriculum, provides security updates, and reports individual training attendance and progress to management.

Regularly reviews firewall rules and analyzes specialized inspection tool output and automated script development.

Collates usable data from security inspection tools into technical reports.

Assists the IT Department with creation and enhancement of city and IT policies to remain current with cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Serves as a member of the Incident Response Team and coordinates actions and written playbooks on both real and simulated reaction for threat scenarios.

Participates in business continuity plan development.

Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience(An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered):

Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Public Administration, or related field

3 to 5 years' experience in information/cybersecurity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of:

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities, malware, and threat landscape.

Technical knowledge of enterprise-class technologies such as firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, VPNs, and desktop and server operating systems.

Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, Cobit, ISO, PCI and HIPAA.

General scripting/programming.

Skill in:

Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.

Ability to:

Communicate complex concepts to non-technical personnel.

Compile reports and utilize technical writing skills.

Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Identify and distinguish colors.

Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.

Focus on tasks.

Pass a Criminal Justice Information Services and North American Electric Reliability Corporation background check.

Supervision Exercised:

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALETHE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTINGThe City of Columbia participates in the federalE-Verify work authorization program