Security Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent work experience with network architectures, client servers, firewalls, cloud environments, data backup / disaster recovery, Web Servers, etc.
• Experience administering security within an Active Directory environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Possesses Computer Information Systems Security Professional Certification, (CISSP) or successfully completes the exam for CISSP certification within 3 years of job placement.
• Possesses CompTIA Security Certification or acquire within 1 year of job assignment.
• Advanced: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Spreadsheet
• Intermediate: Word Processing/Typing
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communications and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to team with others to develop and implement complex projects
• Ability to work a variety of projects with limited supervision
• Solid analytical skills to troubleshoot high-level, complex and technical problems
• Knowledge of industry security standards such as ISO27001/ISO27002, NIST, etc.
• Knowledge of common IT architectures, cryptography, encryption, ciphers, certificate and key based technologies, TCP/IP protocol suite
• Knowledge of operating system design and principles
• Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Word
• Knowledge of continuity of operations plans
• Must be able to backfill work tickets for the helpdesk as business needs require.
• Will work as the local agency security officer for FDLE requirements.
• Must have experience across VMware, Azure, O365, Windows Operating Systems.
• Position will require scheduled on call rotations and must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced configuration of Internet working devices such as bridges and routers in a multiprotocol environment (TCP/IP, IPX, SPB) using various interior and exterior routing protocols (RIP, OSFP, BGP-4) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executing software changes and modifications to the Data Transport and Voice Systems.
• Monitoring and analyzing data and voice network systems for performance and problem indication.
• Determining causes of problems and initiating corrective action.
• Researching, evaluating, and recommending methods of enhancing network services to support and fulfill end-user requirements.
• Inspecting, overseeing, and monitoring contract services and vendors for quality of work and conformance to installation and repair procedures.
• Coordinating projects requiring the involvement of the City of Ocala IT staff and projects to provide interconnectivity between the City and other external agencies.
• Advanced configuration of Internet working devices such as bridges and routers in a multiprotocol environment (TCP/IP, IPX, SPB) using various interior and exterior routing protocols (RIP, OSFP, BGP-4) preferred.
• Implementation and testing of LAN technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and WAN technologies such as T1/T3, MAN, Active Ethernet, GPON and Dark Fiber.
• Working knowledge with network management using SNMP based platforms.
• Designing and implementing operational and support standards for large network implementations supporting network operating system platforms.
• Research new and emerging security attacks and develop techniques and research solutions to control risks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures, such as firewalls, password policies and intrusion-detection systems.
• Make recommendations to improve security based on their assessments and knowledge of current and emerging threats.
• Monitor system access to ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Promote appropriate security best practices and fundamentals in architectural design and implementation.
• Perform security auditing, assessments, and evaluation vulnerability testing tools and procedures.
• Develop policies that give managers and employees varying levels of access to applications, systems, and data.
• Provides service consultation and support towards department related projects and or solutions.
• Perform enterprise security architecture requirements analysis and design, support/lead engineering and deployment activities.
• Provide ongoing engineering support for deployed security technologies, support security design reviews for all application and technology rollouts.
• Review proposed changes in the technology environment for security implications.
• Evaluate and implement new technology for relevancy to the department's overall security strategy and in support of new business requirements/initiatives.
• Evaluate each control, technology, and gap for potential improvement and refinement.
• Coordinate with various project teams to communicate the necessity of security requirements and design constraints as part of SDLC.
• Produce, review, and update designs for security vulnerabilities & gaps.
• Maintaining departmental data security using NTFS and Share permissions following Microsoft-recommended best practices to maintain the highest degree of data integrity.
• Installs server and client virus protection software and ensure updates are applied on a timely basis.
• Managing the programming, administration, and support activities for the department's server and client systems, including configuration, performance management, backup and recovery.
• Leads or commissions suitable information security awareness, training, and educational activities.
• Working with the network engineer on firmware updates, patches to all operating systems across all systems.
• Developing response plans, continuity of operations plans, and preventative plans for training.
• Backfill work tickets for the helpdesk as business needs require.
• Work as the local agency security officer for FDLE requirements.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.