What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Cyber-Security Engineer position at City of Dayton?
Responsibilities
The IT Cybersecurity Engineer plays a critical role in protecting the City’s information infrastructure by identifying and mitigating cyber threats, securing digital assets and implementing advanced security technologies. This position blends technical expertise with strategic responsibilities, including policy development, compliance oversight, security awareness training and business continuity planning. The engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining security systems while leading risk assessments, incident response planning and the development of cybersecurity policies and continuity frameworks. The role ensures the City’s cybersecurity posture remains strong and compliant with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
The IT Cyber-Security Engineer protects the City’s digital infrastructure through proactive threat management, incident response and secure system design. This role is responsible for monitoring systems, analyzing threats and leading response efforts to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets. The engineer will also develop and enforce cybersecurity policies in alignment with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA and CJIS, while conducting risk assessments, audits and third-party vendor reviews. In addition, the position oversees the City’s business continuity and disaster recovery planning, including impact analyses, recovery objectives, simulations and training. The incumbent will lead employee cybersecurity awareness programs, phishing simulations and technical training for IT staff. They will also review security architecture for new technologies, support patching and secure configurations and monitor emerging threats. As a key liaison between IT, leadership and external stakeholders, the Cyber-Security Engineer ensures the City remains prepared and resilient against cyber threats, while being available for on-call support 24/7 in case of security incidents and emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering or a related field, AND five (5) years of experience in a professional cybersecurity role (preferably at a Government Agency).
OR
Associate's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or closely related field AND seven (7) years of experience in a professional cybersecurity role (preferably at a Government Agency).
Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
Certifications
Incumbent must have one of the following cybersecurity certifications within six months of appointment:
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Notes
Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
Background Check
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
M/F/H
Benefits
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The IT Cybersecurity Engineer plays a critical role in protecting the City’s information infrastructure by identifying and mitigating cyber threats, securing digital assets and implementing advanced security technologies. This position blends technical expertise with strategic responsibilities, including policy development, compliance oversight, security awareness training and business continuity planning. The engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining security systems while leading risk assessments, incident response planning and the development of cybersecurity policies and continuity frameworks. The role ensures the City’s cybersecurity posture remains strong and compliant with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
The IT Cyber-Security Engineer protects the City’s digital infrastructure through proactive threat management, incident response and secure system design. This role is responsible for monitoring systems, analyzing threats and leading response efforts to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets. The engineer will also develop and enforce cybersecurity policies in alignment with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA and CJIS, while conducting risk assessments, audits and third-party vendor reviews. In addition, the position oversees the City’s business continuity and disaster recovery planning, including impact analyses, recovery objectives, simulations and training. The incumbent will lead employee cybersecurity awareness programs, phishing simulations and technical training for IT staff. They will also review security architecture for new technologies, support patching and secure configurations and monitor emerging threats. As a key liaison between IT, leadership and external stakeholders, the Cyber-Security Engineer ensures the City remains prepared and resilient against cyber threats, while being available for on-call support 24/7 in case of security incidents and emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering or a related field, AND five (5) years of experience in a professional cybersecurity role (preferably at a Government Agency).
OR
Associate's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or closely related field AND seven (7) years of experience in a professional cybersecurity role (preferably at a Government Agency).
Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
Certifications
Incumbent must have one of the following cybersecurity certifications within six months of appointment:
- CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker
- CISM: Certified Information Security Manager
- CompTIA Security
- CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CCSP: Certified Cloud Professional
- CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
- SSCP: The Premier Security Administrator Certification
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Notes
Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
Background Check
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
M/F/H
Benefits
Click here for benefit information
