IT Specialist (Cyber Security)

Full-time position available with the General Services Department, Information Technology Division located at 1111 Locust Ave

Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Telework schedule available after 6-month probationary period completed

Application Deadline Date: March 18, 2025

Responsibilities

• Helps protect the city from cyber-attacks and other Information Technology security concerns
• Performs highly skilled cyber security position that focuses on cyber security planning, oversight, administration, and maintenance of the city's highly complex enterprise-wide cyber security environments.
• Handles 24-hour, 7 day a week oversight and response to cyber security incidents and the mitigation of infected or threatened city information systems and networks.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for city-wide cyber security systems management who provides expert level analysis and technical guidance when it comes to cyber security protection and processes.
• Provides the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with analysis and recommendations for new cyber security hardware and software system requirements.
• Performs product evaluations and testing of hardware/software for cyber security improvements, feasibility, or applicability to existing products with an emphasis on intrusion detection, incident management systems and firewalls.
• Assures accountability of cybersecurity best practices, reporting tools and maintenance of systems.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 4 years of technology experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and technology experience. Preference given to those with prior experience with DNS/DHCP, networking and routing, Microsoft Azura/Entra_ID, Firewall administration/deployment, software deployment, user account management, administration of Zero Trust Networks, or administration of end-point security.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code

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