Job title: IT Technician (Cyber Security/Compliance)

Company: City of Bryan, Texas

Job description: Responsible for monitoring, assessing, and remediating cyber security events to secure and protect proprietary, personal, and privileged electronic data on the City of Bryan’s network.
Essential Job Functions

• Utilizes cybersecurity tools used to scan and detect attacks and vulnerabilities on the network.
• Analyzes and assesses vulnerabilities in the City’s infrastructure (software, hardware, networks).
• Performs vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Reviews systems logs, IDS logs, and change management logs; makes recommendations for any corrective actions needed.
• Helps implement countermeasures to remedy the detected vulnerabilities.
• Promotes our corporate-wide IT Security Awareness Program.
• Assists with special projects.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED, plus additional college coursework directly related to Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Must have a firm understanding of network security applications, protocols, and associated hardware.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of:

• Applicable information security administration, management, governance, and compliance principles, practices, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Cybersecurity standard frameworks, controls, technology, and solutions.
• Information technology systems and processes, network infrastructure, data architecture, data processes, and protocols.

Ability to:

• Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems.
• Demonstrate collaborative, respectful, and productive work habits.
• Present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Organize workload; establish priorities; and meet established deadlines and standards of work output.
• Maintain the absolute confidentiality of sensitive files, data, and materials accessed, discussed, or observed while working with City staff.
• Prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Be constantly alert and aware of safe working practices and workplace hazards; ability to initiate positive and appropriate corrective action in the event of a sudden accident or equipment failure.
• Comply with City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate satisfactory performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the incumbent’s area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to respond to customer inquiries with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Must be able to access Texas Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) System data. As a result, the person selected for the position cannot possess a felony or Class A misdemeanor conviction; or a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years.

Physical DemandsPhysical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including 25 pounds.
Working ConditionsWork is performed primarily in an office setting or a well-lighted and temperature-controlled working environment.
EquipmentWork shall be performed with tools, appliances, and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.Equipment may include but is not limited to: multi-line telephones, computers, computer peripherals, printers, fax machines, copiers, scanners, and city vehicles.
Additional Notes/Instructions for ApplicantsThis job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at-will’ relationship.
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Bryan Municipal Building
300 S. Texas Avenue
Bryan, Texas 77803© City of Bryan, TexasTo ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at

Expected salary: $15 per hour

Location: Bryan, TX

Job date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:47:40 GMT

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