Job Description

• Researches, develops, implements and enhances a District-wide IT security framework including security policies, standards, procedures and applications intended to prevent the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, loss or destruction of District data; works with the Infrastructure Systems Engineer, District and College directors and other IT staff to ensure the integrity and security of the District's IT infrastructure; reviews the development, testing and implementation of IT security products, protocols and control methods in all Colleges, locations and departments throughout the District.
• Consults with application developers, the Academic Technology Systems Specialist and other technical staff to ensure production application network security protocols meet established IT security policies and standards and cyber security best practices.
• Promotes and coordinates the development of training and education on IT security and privacy awareness topics for District administrators, faculty and staff; develops appropriate security-incident notification procedures for District management.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments to identify existing or potential electronic data and information system compromises and their sources; coordinates and oversees the configuration and use of a variety of systems, tools and processes to monitor for intrusions and other security events; coordinates investigation of IT security incidents with law enforcement agencies.
• Performs audits and periodic inspections of the District IT infrastructure (applications, databases, hardware, networks, web portals and applications, etc.) to ensure security measures are functioning and effectively utilized and recommends appropriate remedial measures to eliminate or mitigate future system compromises.
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products related to IT system security, such as virus scanning and repair, encryption, firewalls, internet filtering and monitoring and intrusion detection.
• Contributes to and participates in supporting the District's Information Systems governance groups.
• Maintains up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional associations.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

• May participate in the review of IT facility acquisition, construction and remodeling projects to ensure conformity to established security policies and guidelines.
• May be required to serve as a witness or subject-matter expert for the department in legal matters concerning IT systems security.
• Attends various meetings and participates on committees as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Principles, practices and methods of security infrastructure and vulnerability management, including evolving sources of security threats and vulnerabilities; preventative security controls and common security management frameworks.
• Current trends and advancements in enterprise systems and enterprise-wide security.
• Principles and practices of secure network, applications and database design.
• Advanced methods and procedures for conducting security audits, performing evaluations and risk assessments and developing business continuity plans.
• Theory and principles of network and operating system design, integration and management.
• Information systems and architectures used in a college setting.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records.
• Research methods and analysis techniques.
• Server virtualization technologies.

• Lead and participate in the development, implementation, integration and administration of a comprehensive District-wide security protection framework including policies, standards and guidelines.
• Apply advanced professional knowledge of systems engineering and architecture concepts, principles, phenomena and relationships to support security management, preventive maintenance and critical systems and equipment.
• Analyze policy, trends and intelligence to better understand how security threat adversaries may think or act, using deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills to develop appropriate preventative and countermeasures.
• Apply critical thinking skills to isolate problem causes, perform root cause analysis and formulate solutions.
• Identify security management issues and opportunities, analyze problems and alternatives, formulate complex technical solutions and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Build teamwork and collaboration with other IT units, colleges and departments to optimize effectiveness of the District security program.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Conduct comprehensive IT security risk assessments in both District and College departments and develop sound solutions.
• Assist in the development of local architectures and security solutions.
• Conduct timely investigations and respond to computer security-related incidents and threats including viruses, worms and other system compromises.
• Provide comprehensive information security awareness and training.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.