Cybersecurity Technician (Vacancies)

Definition

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing support and resolution of matters related to the security of the City’s information systems and/or networks; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(May not include all of the duties that may be performed.)

Supports the documentation, validation, assessment, and authorization processes to assure that existing and new information technology systems meet the City’s cybersecurity and risk requirements;

Documents and reports appropriate responses to, and treatment of, information system vulnerabilities;

Assists in identifying, investigating, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity related incidents across all City information system environments;

Provides support in the process of analyzing and synthesizing of cybersecurity data, information, and advisories;

Assists in the development and maintenance of cybersecurity plans documenting security controls for computer systems;

Assists with responses to information technology audit requests and the maintenance of audit information;

Participates in the assessment of management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by information technology systems; assists with the determination of the overall effectiveness of such controls;

Deploys safeguard measures to protect City information system environments from malicious activity through the use of enterprise security tools such as endpoint protection, Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS);

Collects and assists with monitoring data from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g. IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to identify irregular activity and potential threats;

Reviews digital evidence and investigates computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system and/or network vulnerability mitigation. 

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience performing cybersecurity and/or information technology security work. Substitution(s): Successful completion of college coursework in cybersecurity, information technology security, or information technology may be substituted for the experience requirement (thirty (30) semester/forty-five (45) quarter credit hours equals one (1) year). A certificate of completion from a recognized vocational program in a computer related technology program may be substituted for the experience requirement.

By completion of the probationary period, incumbents must possess a valid Associate of (ISC)2, or higher, certification.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-0574-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Kimberly Hetterscheidt

Department of Technology

Cybersecurity Technician

1111 E Broad St

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-0367

E: khetterscheidt@columbus.gov 

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City’s Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City’s human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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