IT Security Analyst

City of Greenbelt•Greenbelt, MD

About The Position

This position is the security specialist for the City computer systems. Responsibilities include: the monitoring of security measures for the protection of the network; the documentation of all relevant cybersecurity standard operating procedures and policies; the proper operation of all proactive threat mitigation measures; the remediation of identified vulnerabilities or security events; security education and training; maintains current knowledge of relevant technology and industry best practices. This position will also be involved in physical security issues with our buildings and access control as well as participates in special projects and other duties as assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the IT Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information System Security, Computer Science Security or a related field; and,
Moderate progressively responsible related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Valid Driver’s License
Network Security or related certification or working towards certification
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations applicable to cybersecurity.
Knowledge of cloud backup technologies and recovery planning
Network security
Active Directory
Endpoint security
Systems analysis and design
Providing excellent customer service.
Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, city officials, other government agencies, and the general public.
Ability to work independently, multitask, and coordinate and organize multiple projects.
Good listening skills and a creative, solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to provide effective one-on-one assistance.

Responsibilities

Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
Investigate, document, and report on information security issues and emerging trends.
Create and configure new user accounts in Active Directory (AD), Office 365, email systems, and other enterprise applications.
Lead the City security awareness program utilizing KnowBe4 Security Awareness platform.
Conduct real-time and historical analysis of network traffic, systems/application logs; correlating such to improve security posture.
Analyzing, triaging, remediation, escalating, and reporting on security events including investigation of anomalous network activity, and responds to cyber incidents within the network environment.
Monitor and maintain physical security solutions including Access Control (LenelS2) and building alarm system (Total Connect 2).
Continuously tune security tools to minimize false positives, maximize detection, and prevention effectiveness.
Respond to service desk tickets and assist in the operation of the City’s information system.
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations applicable to cybersecurity.
Knowledge of cloud backup technologies and recovery planning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills; and the ability to interact, communicate and relate security and risk-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Special Projects and other duties as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required.