Cybersecurity Administrator

Will County 911 ETS; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Will County 911 ETS seeks a Cybersecurity Administrator to protect the county’s emergency communications cyber environment. Under the Network Systems Manager, you will administer cybersecurity systems, monitor threats, conduct assessments, and develop security policies and controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of professional cybersecurity experience; a Master’s is preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, GSEC) are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with five (5) or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in cybersecurity or related areas.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience with 9-1-1 or emergency response operations and government operations at county/regional level.
• Security+ or CISSP or CISM or CySA+ or GSEC or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

• Protect Will County ETSB’s cybersecurity environment for 9-1-1 emergency communications.
• Administer cybersecurity systems and tools; monitor threats and respond to vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security assessments and develop policies, procedures, standards and controls.
• Support incident response, vulnerability management, IAM, security monitoring, compliance, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or closely related field

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or closely related field

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE

DATE: November 2, 2026

JOB TITLE: Cybersecurity Administrator

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

Under the direction of the Network Systems Manager, the Cybersecurity Administrator protects the Will County ETSB’s cybersecurity environment supporting 9-1-1 emergency communications. The position administers cybersecurity systems and tools; monitors and responds to threats and vulnerabilities; conducts security assessments; and develops and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and controls. The position supports incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, security monitoring, compliance, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity while protecting sensitive public-safety and criminal justice information.

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution and five (5) or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, network security, systems administration, or a closely related field. Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Prior experience with 9-1-1 or emergency response operations and government operations at the county or regional level. Cybersecurity certification such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or equivalent. Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License and minimum automobile insurance as required by law. A license is required to travel to various locations throughout the county in addition to attending approved technical and professional meetings, seminars, and conferences. Excellent customer services skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task several projects. Must pass a pre-employment Cybersecurity skills assessment. Must pass a fingerprint-based background check prior to employment.

SALARY RANGE

SALARY RANGE: $125,103 (Minimum Compensation) – $162,636 (Maximum Compensation) Exempt.

BENEFITS

BENEFITS: Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, vacation, and tuition reimbursement program. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations

Equal Opportunity Employer