It Security Specialist Iii

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an exempt position at pay grade 217.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

This position is responsible for IT Security. This includes the research, development, implementation, testing and review of the organization information security to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. Responsible for keeping city employees informed about security measures, explain potential threats, install software, implement security measures and proactively monitor networks. Acts as the representative regarding the organization’s security strategy, working with law enforcement while pursuing sources of attacks and when dealing with theft of information. Requires excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, solid knowledge of electronic and site security issues, firm understanding of the organization’s business requirements. Must stay abreast of new developments in the rapidly changing security environments. This position is expected to be available and respond to emergencies at all times.

Responsibilities

• Duties include Data loss and fraud prevention, security architecture, identity and access management, investigation and forensics.
• Must identify risk factors and propose solutions.
• Development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
• Plans and tests responses to security breaches. Tests, deploys and maintains security hardware and software products.
• Protects systems by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks.
• Secure networks through firewalls, password protection and other systems.
• Document best practice baseline configurations for systems and network design.
• Inspect hardware for vulnerable points of access.
• Serve as a security expert and conduct trainings when needed.
• Act on privacy breaches and malware threats.
• Recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities, reporting violations.
• Implements security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
• Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.
• Keeps users informed by preparing performance reports, communicating system status.
• Monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points and to communicate them to IT teams.
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 2 year technical certificate
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Passing Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background check
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire.

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System – TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation – 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave – 40 hours per year
• Sick leave – 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.