Cybersecurity Specialist 1

Technology Authority, Georgia; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Generous benefits package

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Georgia Technology Authority is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist 1 to participate in information security projects and ensure people, processes, and technology align with the agency's security posture. The role reports to the Information Security Officer or Cyber Section Lead and is based in Atlanta with a hybrid schedule (2–3 days in-office).

The position requires knowledge of security controls, risk assessment, policy enforcement, and cross-team collaboration across statewide locations, with

Qualifications

• Associates degree or four years in tech leadership with emphasis on information security and data governance.
• Entry-level cyber certification or within 12 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and enforcement of policies and plans in line with laws and standards.
• Communicate cyber risks to management and stakeholders.
• Support security projects and dashboards to track progress.
• Assist in incident management and disaster recovery activities.
• Support audit, training, vulnerability and risk assessments.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Cyber risk management knowledge

Ability to communicate cyber risks to​

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT/InfoSec

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Job description

Job Title

Cybersecurity Specialist 1

Agency

Georgia Technology Authority

Compensation

$65,100 - $83,500

Work Details

Hiring Salary: $65,100 - $83,500

Worker Type: Hybrid – 2 to 3 days in-office

Location: 47 Trinity Avenue SW., Atlanta, GA (Downtown/Capitol Hill)

Current Georgia state government employees will be subject to SPB rule provisions.

Job Summary

Cybersecurity Specialist 1 is established to participate in information security related projects and ensuring people, processes, and technology aligns with the desired security posture of the organization. The Cybersecurity Specialist 1 is trained and experienced in meeting security needs of the agency and its employees in multiple locations. This position reports directly to the Information Security Officer (ISO) or Cyber Section Lead.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development and enforcement of policies and plans in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational information technology and cybersecurity activities.
• Communicates with all levels of management and other supporting or supported agency business owners on cyber risks existing within the organization.
• Manages assigned resources to support IT and security goals and objectives to reduce the overall organizational risk.
• Advises management on technology, information system policy matters, and maintains continuous lines of communication by keeping the agency ISO informed of all critical information security issues.
• Provides status reporting on security projects and cybersecurity maturity using dashboards as directed.
• Provides support in the areas of audit & compliance, security awareness training, vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, endpoint security, product evaluation, and security solution implementation.
• Provides assistance in the agency cyber incident management, plan and conduct table-top exercises
• Provides assistance in the agency disaster recovery planning and business continuity planning activities
• Maintains a working knowledge of IT and cybersecurity support contracts, develops and maintains necessary relationships with IT and cybersecurity partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Agency Specific Qualifications

• Associates degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Security or related field or equivalent experience and two (2) years of proven experience and demonstrated success in technology leadership with emphasis on information security and data governance OR Four (4) years of proven experience and demonstrated success in technology leadership with emphasis on information security and data governance
• Currently holds an entry level cyber certification per state guidelines or achieves within 12 months of start date: (Security+, Network+, Linux+, MTA, GISF)
• Any GIAC certified entry level certification accepted
• Must hold or be able to qualify for a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clearance
• Must be flexible: available after core business hours and travel to/from incidents throughout the State of Georgia
• Comfortable working in restricted environment with limited connectivity

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge with various cybersecurity best practices, frameworks, and regulations such as: NIST Special Publications documents (SP 800-30, 800-37, 800-50, 800-53A, 800-53, 800-60, 800-61, and 800-64), NIST FIPS (FIPS-199, 200, 140-2), IT Security frameworks - (NIST Special Pubs 800 Series, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27000 Series), CIS CSC, and regulations (FISMA, HIPAA, CJIS, SSA, PCI-DSS).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, and Microsoft enterprise security best practices, various Windows application server platforms and end user applications.
• Working knowledge of enterprise network solutions, delivery technologies, and engineered network security solutions
• Experience in project management a plus
• Strong, oral and written communication skills with ability to understand technology sufficiently to clearly communicate the complexity in simple terms for key stakeholders
• Knowledge pertaining to concepts, principles and application of cyber risk management and/or compliance practices.
• Experience in the development of cybersecurity and business processes and the integration of new processes into existing ones.
• Experience in the management of information security training and awareness programs with familiarity with reporting of metrics/KPIs.

Benefits

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Technology Authority offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and childcare spending account; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon position.

Application Status

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.