What are the responsibilities and job description for the CYBERSECURITY TECHNICIAN position at Columbus City Schools - Ohio?
Job Title: CYBERSECURITY TECHNICIAN
Salary: $34.97 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Department: IT
Definition
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will create a new list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
This is not a remote position.
Under general supervision, is responsible for providing support and resolution of matters related to the security of the District’s information systems and/or networks; performs related duties as required.
Duties
Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed):
One (1) year of experience performing cybersecurity and/or information technology security work. Substitution(s): Successful completion of college coursework in cybersecurity, information technology security, or information technology may be substituted for the experience requirement (thirty (30) semester/forty-five (45) quarter credit hours equals one (1) year). A certificate of completion from a recognized vocational program in a computer related technology program may be substituted for the experience requirement.
By completion of the probationary period, incumbents must possess a valid Associate of (ISC) 2 , or higher, certification.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
General knowledge of information technology security concepts, cybersecurity principles and procedures, and network security; general knowledge of identifying cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses; general knowledge of industry standard security policies and procedures; general knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies; some knowledge of hacker techniques, some knowledge of research and problem-solving techniques; ability to use a computer and related software; ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures; ability to maintain records relating to the operation of computers; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Test/Job Contact Information
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The candidates that successfully complete the application process will be used to create a NEW eligible list. The hiring department will then conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to list all relevant work experience (current and previous) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full-time employment. Anything under 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.
Prior to application completion, please attach an OFFICIAL transcript or copy of degree indicating field of study, if applicable.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill, and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Salary: $34.97 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Department: IT
Definition
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will create a new list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
This is not a remote position.
Under general supervision, is responsible for providing support and resolution of matters related to the security of the District’s information systems and/or networks; performs related duties as required.
Duties
Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed):
- Supports the documentation, validation, assessment, and authorization processes to assure that existing and new information technology systems meet the District’s cybersecurity and risk requirements;
- Documents and reports appropriate responses to, and treatment of, information system vulnerabilities;
- Assists in identifying, investigating, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity related incidents across all District information system environments;
- Provides support in the process of analyzing and synthesizing of cybersecurity data, information, and advisories;
- Assists in the development and maintenance of cybersecurity plans documenting security controls for computer systems;
- Assists with responses to information technology audit requests and the maintenance of audit information;
- Participates in the assessment of management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by information technology systems; assists with the determination of the overall effectiveness of such controls;
- Deploys safeguard measures to protect District information system environments from malicious activity through the use of enterprise security tools such as endpoint protection, Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS);
- Collects and assists with monitoring data from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g. IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs)to identify irregular activity and potential threats;
- Reviews digital evidence and investigates computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system and/or network vulnerability mitigation.
One (1) year of experience performing cybersecurity and/or information technology security work. Substitution(s): Successful completion of college coursework in cybersecurity, information technology security, or information technology may be substituted for the experience requirement (thirty (30) semester/forty-five (45) quarter credit hours equals one (1) year). A certificate of completion from a recognized vocational program in a computer related technology program may be substituted for the experience requirement.
By completion of the probationary period, incumbents must possess a valid Associate of (ISC) 2 , or higher, certification.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
General knowledge of information technology security concepts, cybersecurity principles and procedures, and network security; general knowledge of identifying cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses; general knowledge of industry standard security policies and procedures; general knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies; some knowledge of hacker techniques, some knowledge of research and problem-solving techniques; ability to use a computer and related software; ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures; ability to maintain records relating to the operation of computers; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Test/Job Contact Information
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The candidates that successfully complete the application process will be used to create a NEW eligible list. The hiring department will then conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to list all relevant work experience (current and previous) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full-time employment. Anything under 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.
Prior to application completion, please attach an OFFICIAL transcript or copy of degree indicating field of study, if applicable.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill, and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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