I.T. SECURTY SPECIALIST

Primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and performing security procedures and equipment to ensure best practices in safeguarding network, email, and internet usage.

• Assist in planning and performing security related upgrades to computers and network systems.
• Installs and maintains security software and systems on end user computers.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with all IPRA and litigation requests by providing necessary records.
• Responsible for maintaining current technical knowledge by attending security workshops and online training and reviewing applicable publications.
• Instructs computer users on the secure use of their assigned equipment.
• Assists in maintaining and ensuring compliance of all software licensing and authorized use.
• Responds to requests to troubleshoot and interpret problems and provides technical support for hardware, software, and peripheral equipment.
• Helps to ensure the integrity of the City's internet and intranet sites.
• Coordinates with outside technical support agencies or vendors to solve computer problems as required.
• Performs a variety of technical work to include installation, upgrades, network administration and technical maintenance for all specialized software and hardware systems throughout the organization.
• Assists in other l.T. functions including telephone, radio, audio visual warning systems as well as requests from all departments for help on technical issues.
• Must occasionally work outside normal business hours in order to minimize downtime of City services.
• May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college with a degree in Computer Science or a closely related field with two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Security or equivalent certification required. CYSA or equivalent preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of computer and peripheral repair.
• Good analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with anti-virus software, intrusion detection, firewalls and content filtering.
• Ability to troubleshoot error messages or viruses.
• Ability to work under close supervision, as well as the ability to take independent initiative when needed.
• Knowledge of operating systems/registry.
• Ability to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate both electronically and orally.
• Ability to communicate network security issues to both end user and management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City personnel, outside technical support agencies, vendors, and general public.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid state issued driver's license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, and reach with hands and arms from a standing position.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to climb ladders, work from man lifts, and work at heights eight feet or greater.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee occasionally works in attics and ceilings and exposed to airborne particles. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, occasionally moderate.

Salary : $29 - $33