IT PROFESSIONAL – SECURITY (CYBERSECURITY ANALYST)
City of Houston
Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: IT PROFESSIONAL – SECURITY (CYBERSECURITY ANALYST)
Posting Number: 35908
Department: HOUSTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Division: CYBER SECURITY
Reporting Location: 611 WALKER
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties, functions, and responsibilities of this position include:
- Responsible for communicating cyber risks and recommendations to mitigate risks to the City of Houston (COH) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
- Support and maintain current COH information security awareness program that effectively motivates desired behaviors to promote responsible data handling and system use.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing information security training, education, and awareness program/activities.
- Create a metrics framework that can effectively measure engagement, behaviors, and training impact.
- Act as department program coordinator for CJIS Clearance Program.
- Responsible for all employee (and employee managers, as appropriate) related communications, process, tracking and storing of PII related to CJIS.
- Conduct CJIS requirements and documentation functions.
- Responsible for tracking all CJIS Online Training compliance for each employee, as appropriate.
- Serves as the subject matter expert for CJIS clearance processes and procedures by accurately advising HITS employees and managers on the appropriate actions needed to proceed.
- Maintain strictest confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.
- Conduct basic malware analysis of attacker tools and identify indicators of compromise (IOC)s.
- Manage the Security Operations Center (SOC) mailbox and monitor and analyze the emails for threats including phishing and malware and escalates per procedures.
- Participates in the investigations of information security incidents and may prepare reports on intrusions as required.
- Perform real-time detection, analysis, and response to threats via an EDR tool.
- Track, provide, and present analysis into observed attacks against the COH.
- Assist with designing and documenting work processes.
- Must have ability to learn technical subject matter quickly.
- Must have the drive to continuously learn and keep pace with a fast moving and dynamic industry.
*You must be eligible to validate contract work experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.
EDUCATION
Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS), Business or a related field.
System-specific technical certifications may be considered a substitution for Associate's degree.
Experience in IT security, infrastructure or applications may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE
At least 18 months of technology experience in IT security or supporting security aspects of IT infrastructure or applications teams.
LICENSE
None
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **
The candidate must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of SIEM, IDS, anti-virus/anti-malware and firewall technologies.
- Understanding of networking and TCP/IP.
- Experience with a wide variety of operating systems: Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical and security related issues.
- Experience working in a rapidly changing, high intensity environment.
- Avid, proactive learner and ability to work well in a team-based environment.
- Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
- Candidate required to obtain Security+ certification during first year of employment.
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 27
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:www.houstontx.gov.To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call (832) ###-####. If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) ###-####. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-###-####.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
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