IT PROFESSIONAL – SECURITY (CYBERSECURITY ANALYST)

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IT PROFESSIONAL – SECURITY (CYBERSECURITY ANALYST)

Salary

$73,866.00 - $82,000.00 Annually

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

34185

Department

Houston Information Technology Services

Division

HITS - CYBER SECURITY

Opening Date

05/16/2024

Closing Date

6/13/2024 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: IT PROFESSIONAL – SECURITY (CYBERSECURITY ANALYST)

Posting Number: 34185

Department: HOUSTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Division: CYBER SECURITY

Reporting Location: 611 WALKER

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties, functions, and responsibilities of this position include:

• Responsible for communicating cyber risks and recommendations to mitigate risks to the City of Houston (COH) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

• Support and maintain current COH information security awareness program that effectively motivates desired behaviors to promote responsible data handling and system use.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing information security training, education, and awareness program/activities.

• Create a metrics framework that can effectively measure engagement, behaviors, and training impact.

• Act as department program coordinator for CJIS Clearance Program

• Responsible for all employee (and employee managers, as appropriate) related communications, process, tracking and storing of PII related to CJIS.

• Conduct CJIS requirements and documentation functions.

• Responsible for tracking all CJIS Online Training compliance for each employee, as appropriate.

• Serves as the subject matter expert for CJIS clearance processes and procedures by accurately advising HITS employees and managers on the appropriate actions needed to proceed.

• Maintain strictest confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.

• Conducts basic malware analysis of attacker tools and identifies indicators of compromise (IOC)s.

• Manage the Security Operations Center (SOC) mailbox and monitor and analyze the emails for threats including phishing and malware and escalates per procedures.

• Participates in the investigations of information security incidents and may prepare reports on intrusions as required.

• Perform real-time detection, analysis, and response to threats via an EDR tool.

• Track, provide, and present analysis into observed attacks against the COH.

• Assist with designing and documenting work processes.

• Must have ability to learn technical subject matter quickly.

• Must have the drive to continuously learn and keep pace with a fast moving and dynamic industry.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS), Business or a related field.

System-specific technical certifications may be considered a substitution for Associate’s degree.

Experience in IT security, infrastructure or applications may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE

At least 18 months of technology experience in IT security or supporting security aspects of IT infrastructure or applications teams.

LICENSE

None

PREFERENCES

*Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. *

The candidate must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of SIEM, IDS, anti-virus/anti-malware and firewall technologies

• Understanding of networking and TCP/IP

• Experience with a wide variety of operating systems: Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux etc.

• Ability to troubleshoot technical and security related issues.

• Experience working in a rapidly changing, high intensity environment.

• Avid, proactive learner and ability to work well in a team-based environment.

• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.

• Candidate required to obtain Security+ certification during first year of employment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 27

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-0450.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-0450. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or Beyond

• None of the above

  03

  Which are of concentration did you obtain your degree?

• Information Technology

• Computer Science

• Management and Information Systems (MIS)

• Engineering

• Business Administration

• My degree is not listed

• I have no degree

  04

  Which best describes your experience in IT security or supporting security aspects of IT infrastructure or applications teams?

• Less than 1.5 years (18 months) of experience

• 1.5 years, but less than 2.5 years of experience

• 2.5 years, but less than 3.5 years of experience

• 3.5 years, but less than 4.5 years of experience

• 4.5 years, but less than 5 years of experience

• More than 5 years of experience.

• I have no experience in IT Security

  05

  Please select which certifications you have that are currently valid. (Check all that apply)

• Security+

• CSA+

• SSCP

• GSEC

• None of the Above

  06

  Please provide a list of all valid certifications you currently hold and their validity date(s) ("See Resume" will delay review of your application)

  07

  Which best describes your experience in SIEM, IDS, anti-virus/anti-malware, and firewall technologies?

• Less than 1.5 years of experience

• 1.5 years, but less than 2.5 years of experience

• 2.5 years, but less than 3.5 years of experience

• 3.5 years, but less than 4.5 years of experience

• 4.5 years, but less than 5 years of experience

• More than 5 years of experience.

• I have no experience in SIEM, IDS, anti-virus/anti-malware, and firewall technologies?

  Required Question