Cyber Security Administrator

Salary : $74,707.00 - $89,649.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 08468

Department : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Function

Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring." Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, a rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, flexible and remote work opportunities, and other perks and benefits.

Are you a Cybersecurity professional interested in working in local government? This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to promote the adoption of emerging technology and foster innovation in the City of Hampton. We are seeking a key team member who will play a valuable role in overseeing quality security processes, compliance , training and support services for the City of Hampton and our employees.

What you will be doing :

• Administering the security of operating systems, applications and network security devices. Monitors network traffic, user access and endpoints for threats and suspicious behavior.
• Performing risk assessments to include the review of policies, compliance tools, network security appliances and host-based security systems. Tests for threats and vulnerability and performs appropriate remedial action when necessary.
• Collaborate with IT system engineers and administrators in managing the installation and configuration of security systems and applications according to defined policies, standards, procedures and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance and training to IT system engineers and administrators regarding mitigation of known control weaknesses, such as unnecessary services or applications or user redundant accounts, as a means of hardening systems according to security policies and standards.
• Identify security problems and failures and provides recommended resolutions.
• Analyze security incidents and event data and produces monthly reports.
• Report unresolved network security exposures, misuse of resources or noncompliance situations using defined escalation processes.

If you embody the following attributes, consider joining our Information Technology team :

Minimum Requirements :

Additional Requirements

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Benefits Overview

The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment :

The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the

Maternity Leave

The ten paid holidays each year include :

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher degree in Information Systems or a closely related field?

Which of the options below best describes your experience in Information Technology or Network Security?

Which of the options below best describes your experience in coaching and supervising the work of others?

Please use the space below to list any relevant certifications you possess.

I understand that this position may require work beyond a standard 40 hour work week to include evenings and weekends.

I understand that this position is considered essential personnel to include being on call or responding to an emergency situations during inclement weather or a crisis.

I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

I understand this position is exempt.

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Salary : $74,707 - $89,649