Job description
Summary
Supports the development and deployment of enterprise-wide computing and information security requirements, policies, standards, guidelines, plans and procedures to ensure security of County systems. Works with the Information Security Officer to identify security solutions and implement a multi-layered defense to protect County networks. Monitors County networks, systems and data and responds to intrusions. Overall goals are set and the worker determines the specific tasks and assignments to be performed, independently handling new and unusual problems and deviations encountered in the work.
Essential Job Functions
- Supports the planning, design, implementation, and testing of information security controls protecting County information systems from attacks.
- Configures, manages, maintains, and troubleshoots information security technology controls.
- Monitors County information systems for vulnerabilities and security breaches.
- Performs incident response activities for information system intrusions and other data breaches.
- Consults with vendors and service providers regarding information security technology solutions; evaluates and recommends solutions.
- Maintains current knowledge of cyber threats, security issues and security requirements.
- Supports the risk assessment and evaluation of County information systems.
- Participates in security policy assessments and audits.
- Trains County and other agency employees on IT security related issues to increase awareness of the growing threat to system security with the goal being to keep County systems and data secure.
- Works closely with Information Security Officer in identifying security issues and implementing solutions.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cyber Security, or related field. Seven (4) years of networking systems or cyber security, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications:
CompTIA Security Plus Certification
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Work is subject to frequent interruptions and occasional work beyond the normal scheduled hours of operation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Information Security concepts, best practices, and threats
- Knowledge of Information Security controls
- Knowledge of legal issues, privacy, and ethics as it relates to IT Security
- Knowledge of a wide range of computer systems and security tools
- Knowledge of network infrastructure
- Ability to maintain knowledge of current information security best practices and threats
- Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot IT security appliances such as firewalls, email and web filters, and VPN appliances
- Ability to understand and secure wireless, telework, and BYOD networking infrastructure
- Ability to manage training programs related to information security awareness efforts
- Ability to collect, manage, and generate reports from data related to risk or vulnerability assessments
- Ability to create scripts or simple programs to automate repetitive or reoccurring tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the workplace
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with frequent periods of walking and standing. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; climb stairs; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing and to detect odors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.
Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Information Technology
Pay Grade: 117
FLSA Status: Exempt
Telework Eligible: Yes
Reports To: Information Security Officer
Supervises: None
BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30+ hours/week unless noted below
Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30+ hours/week unless noted below
For more information about benefits visit: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/human-resources/benefits
15 PAID HOLIDAYS
ANNUAL LEAVE
- Begin employment by accruing 8 hours a month (sliding scale based on hours worked)
- Accrue 7.5 hours a month (sliding scale based on hours worked)
- Blue Choice Advantage, Prescription & Vision
- Blue Choice HMO Open Access, Prescription & Vision
- CareFirst Dental
- Delta Dental
PENSION PLAN (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan)
- In order to be eligible for the pension plan, you must work at least 37.5 hours a week.
- County Pension Plan – Non-Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 4% employee contribution
- County Pension Plan – Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution
- Sheriff's Office Retirement Plan – Communications, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution
- Sheriff's Office Retirement Plan – Sworn, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution
- Sheriff's Office Retirement Plan – Corrections, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution
- Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.
- Mass Mutual
- MetLife
- Nationwide Retirement Solutions
- No charge to employee (Valued at 1.5x the employee's annual salary, not to exceed $250,000)
- Supplemental insurance available for additional cost
- Dependent life insurance available for additional cost
- Benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability up to $5,000/month
- Medical and Dependent Care
- Accident Policy and Critical Illness Policy
- A prepaid Legal Resource benefit
- Located at the Community Services building (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677)
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