Cybersecurity Analyst Senior

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of related experience.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
• Industry certifications may be considered as substitution for education.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

POSITION OVERVIEW

Utilize advanced technical expertise to enhance network security and segmentation architecture, developing and implementing data security measures to protect IT and OT systems from cyber threats. This role includes continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and proactive adjustments to security protocols, ensuring the safety and integrity of the airport’s critical systems.

ASSESSMENT

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

DRIVER’S REQUIREMENT

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA .

This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

VETERAN

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.


CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES

Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

SHIFT INCENTIVE

Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.

ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES

Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.

WORK HOURS

Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$42.26 - $54.94

Hours
Core Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 10/28/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in designing and implementing complex and secure networks.
• Expertise in configuring and managing NextGen Firewalls, including Palo Alto, SonicWALL, and Cisco ASA .
• Skilled in setting up Site-to-Site and client VPNs with MFA .
• Proficient in configuring and managing Identity Services Engine ( ISE ) systems.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Participates in the development and implementation of procedures to support information security and privacy strategies and policies. Participates on project teams of large enterprise or department projects to support compliance with applicable information security and privacy policies and standards. Assists in conducting information security or privacy awareness activities, such as presentations, training development, and other awareness methods. Performs information security and privacy control assessments for systems. Evaluates cybersecurity and privacy tools; reviews proposals for purchases of new hardware and software; and analyzes the potential impact from using these technologies. Coordinates, performs, and tracks vulnerability and penetration testing; monitors and reviews log information from various networks or systems. Participates in information security, privacy, or risk assessments and remediation efforts for new and existing assets and data. Analyzes log files from a variety of sources to investigate any potential compromise of City networks or other electronic resources; and participates in cybersecurity incident response and investigation. Leads incident response activities for information security and privacy incidents. Assists in providing contract oversight.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances and other requirements governing technology, security, privacy, and risk.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of data networks, systems, security and privacy capabilities, and security and privacy tools.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of systems and network operating system implementation and support.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in documenting and maintaining complex application and process or configuration information.
• Skill in installing and maintaining applications, operating systems, or equipment.
• Skill in providing technical support in a variety of work environments.
• Ability to collaborate and compile clear and concise reports.
• Ability to take initiative and seek innovative solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to various audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City personnel, vendors, contract service providers, and the public.
• Ability to cooperate with others by sharing information, presenting ideas and concerns, and answering questions.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to work, collaborate, and when required, lead in a team environment.
• Ability to perform complex information security and privacy analysis, audits, reviews, and other logistics requirements and performance reporting.
• Ability to document and flowchart computer-based systems.
• Ability to understand audit data, documents, and reports.
• Ability to facilitate and deliver training.
• Ability to continuously learn and grow through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position require graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of related experience. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Industry certifications may be considered as substitution for education. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience in designing and implementing complex and secure networks.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with setting up and administering NextGen Firewalls.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you holding relevant industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security) or equivalent, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your expertise in configuring and managing NextGen Firewalls, including Palo Alto, SonicWALL, and Cisco ASA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in setting up Site-to-Site and client VPNs with MFA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in configuring and managing Identity Services Engine (ISE) systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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