Cybersecurity Administrator

Metropolitan-Water-District-of-Salt-Lake-; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy is seeking a full-time Cybersecurity Administrator to join our IT team. You will contribute to threat and vulnerability management, incident response, network defense, endpoint protection, and data security while architecting and optimizing our security posture across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field with at least four years of progressive experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or closely related field with four years of progressively responsible experience in planning, deployment, and administration of cybersecurity technologies.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Threat and vulnerability management and incident response responsibilities.
• Network defense, endpoint protection, and data security oversight.
• Architect, evaluate, and optimize the organization’s security posture with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Incident response

Network defense

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability management

Security posture

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Cybersecurity Administrator

Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy Sandy, Utah, United States

About this position

Cybersecurity Administrator – collaborative environment, excellent benefits, four-day work week

Are you a proactive defender who thrives on securing complex digital landscapes? We are seeking a Cybersecurity Administrator to join our dedicated IT team to help fortify our frontline defenses, protect our critical infrastructure, and build resilient security systems from the ground up. In this role, you won't just be monitoring logs—you will actively architect, evaluate, and optimize our security posture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to outpace emerging threats.

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Starting pay is $77,000 - $100,000/year depending on experience.

About Us:

The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (Metro Water) was established in 1935 by the Salt Lake City Commission. Metro Water’s primary function is to provide reliable, clean drinking water by responsibly managing our resources and proactively planning for the future for our member cities, Salt Lake City and Sandy City.

The Position:

Metro Water is seeking a full-time Cybersecurity Administrator to help contribute to the success of our IT Department. As a Cybersecurity Administrator, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day activities of threat and vulnerability management, incident response, network defense, endpoint protection, and data security.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Experience aligning security initiatives with business objectives, risk tolerance, and industry trends.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.
• First-hand knowledge of incident response, network defense, and endpoint protection.

The Benefits:

• Vacation leave, sick leave, and personal time
• 13 paid government holidays
• 95% employer paid medical insurance
• 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance
• Contributions to Health Savings Account
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401K match program
• Utah State Retirement Plan (pension plan)
• 100% tuition assistance

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent benefits
• 4-day work week
• Serving the community
• Collaborative environment
• Stability and job security

This position is open until filled. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and application through our job board.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.

Metro Water is an at-will and equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws.

PRIVACY NOTICE FOR COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC RECORD

Some personal data collected by the employment application is classified as a public record pursuant to Utah Code § 63G-2-301, of the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), and may be made available to the public as provided by Utah Code § 63G-2-201.

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I. PURPOSES AND USES

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II. REFUSAL TO PROVIDE PERSONAL DATA

If you do not provide the personal data requested by this application, you may be ineligible for consideration for an open position.

III. SHARING AND SELLING PERSONAL DATA

Your personal data is never sold. Your personal data is not shared with anyone outside our organization in evaluating candidates.

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Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or closely related field with four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, deployment, and administration of cybersecurity technologies; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements: Valid state driver’s license.