(Temporary) Cybersecurity Analyst Senior - Privacy

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
The Cybersecurity Analyst Senior is responsible for the promotion and maintenance of the City’s Information Privacy Program and its mission. This position will support the continuous operations and implementation requirements related to the citywide information privacy program.

Well qualified applicants will possess the following attributes, skills, & abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of data privacy and data workflow
• Ability to effectively and consistently work in a team environment
• Ability to handle varying workloads and to provide assistance to other individuals/groups as needed
• Thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Display highest ethical standards
• Detail oriented

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• In your cover letter, please include any additional skills and interest you would like to share.
• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position.
• A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application.

Pay Range
$42.26 - $54.94

Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary due to operational needs; some evenings/weekends may be required.
Job Close Date 11/04/2024 Type of Posting External Department Information Security Office Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Central Austin work location Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience overseeing or maintaining privacy policies, programs, or operations
• Experience providing guidance and/or performing consultations related to data privacy
• Experience performing Privacy Impact Assessments
• Experience with Office 365, Microsoft Excel, Word, and any other Microsoft tools

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 the Cybersecurity Analyst Senior position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, 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 a substitution for education up to two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your ability to communicate accurately and effectively in both verbal and written communication, with awareness of audience and attention to detail (no typos, correct grammar, consistency with dates, etc.).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe any experience you may have implementing security and privacy solutions. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience or training with information privacy-related work or certifications.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). 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 CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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