DWM Security Engineer I - AIM

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a highly skilled Security Specialist to safeguard the Watershed Management IoT network assets, CCTV, and access control security. You will define prerequisites, supervise integrations, and coordinate with multiple departments to implement uniform risk-based security practices across IoT, CCTV and access control projects.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4–6 years of experience, with recognized certifications in security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information security or related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Licenses and certifications such as GCIA, CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, GCIH, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, CASP+, CompTIA Security+ or similar.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security systems and seek improvements on a continuous basis.
• Drive security standards and best practices.
• Advise and implement application and infrastructure security strategy.
• Perform breach, threat, and vulnerability analysis.
• Troubleshoot security infrastructure issues and handle escalations.
• Interact with intrusion detection devices and security systems across local and remote sites.
• Develop and monitor comprehensive cybersecurity measures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Security, Information Security, Information Technology, or Mathematics

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Palo Alto IoT Device Security

Cisco Network solutions

EDR solutions

Proofpoint

SIEM

Qualys

Genetec

Lenel S2

Unix/Linux/Windows

Job description

Salary range

$80,594 - $100,000

General Description and Classification Standards

Responsible for securing the Department of Watershed Management’s Internet of Things (IoT) network assets. This position addresses issues and inquiries related to IoT, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and access control security from Watershed stakeholders and relevant third-party business partners. Responsibilities include defining IoT, CCTV and access control security prerequisites for Watershed projects, supervising the integration of associated technologies, and fostering collaboration with diverse Watershed and other City of Atlanta Departmental teams to ensure the uniform application of risk-based methodologies across all IoT, CCTV and access control related endeavors.

Job Description

Posting expires: October 13, 2026

Salary range: $80,594 - $100,000

General Description and Classification Standards: Responsible for securing the Department of Watershed Management’s Internet of Things (IoT) network assets. This position addresses issues and inquiries related to IoT, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and access control security from Watershed stakeholders and relevant third-party business partners. Responsibilities include defining IoT, CCTV and access control security prerequisites for Watershed projects, supervising the integration of associated technologies, and fostering collaboration with diverse Watershed and other City of Atlanta Departmental teams to ensure the uniform application of risk-based methodologies across all IoT, CCTV and access control related endeavors.

Supervision Received

Minimal supervision and direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Position plans own work and project schedules and sequences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Analyze security systems and seek improvements on a continuous basis.
• Help drive security standards and best practices.
• Advise and implement application, and infrastructure security strategy.
• Perform breach, threat, and vulnerability analysis.
• Troubleshoot and fix security infrastructure issues.
• Handle escalations from Cybersecurity Analysts.
• Interact with configure, and troubleshoot network intrusion detection devices and other security systems via proprietary and commercial consoles, both local and remote.
• Report possible threats or software issues.
• Research weaknesses and find ways to counter them.
• Assist fellow employees with cybersecurity, software, hardware or IoT, CCTV and access control needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor security measures to safeguard information, network infrastructure, computer and camera systems.
• Deploy, configure, and monitor new security tools.
• Help drive user education on information security best practices
• Design and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and architecture.
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements, proposing solutions to management.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
• Install and manage software for monitoring systems and networks to detect security breaches and intrusions.
• Monitor systems for unusual activity and establish preventive measures.
• Plan, develop, implement, and update the company's information security strategy.
• Provide education and training to staff on best practices for information system security.
• Analyze alerts for potential security threats.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate on all IoT, CCTV and access control related projects to ensure security considerations are addressed.
• Attend meetings to provide input on security-related matters.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

Hands on experience with one or more of the following platforms or technologies:

Palo Alto Firewalls, Palo Alto IoT Device Security, Cisco Network solutions, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, Proofpoint, Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and Qualys Vulnerability Management platform, Genetec and Lenel S2 systems.

Advanced knowledge of Unix, Linux, Windows and operating systems.

• Experience with CCTV camera and gate access control technology.
• Knowledge of physical security standards.
• Experience with Incident Response (IR) processes and recovery.
• Understanding of Networking concepts.
• Familiar with Internet of Things (IoT) security concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of networking protocols and services such as the following: SFTP, HTTPS, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc.
• Packet analysis tools (tcpdump, Wireshark, ngrep, etc.)
• Vulnerability assessment and remediation through patching and other relevant configuration changes.
• Experience as a network intrusion analyst.
• Familiar with Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure etc.
• Knowledge on security event triaging, investigations pertaining to Cyber threats such as Business Email Compromise (BEC).
• Knowledge of information security standards (e.g., PCI, NIST framework, ISO etc.), rules and regulations related to information security and data confidentiality (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Security, Information Security, Information Technology, or Mathematics.

4-6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience: undergraduate degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, graduate degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Licensures and Certifications - GCIA, CISSP GPEN, GWAPT, GCIH, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, CASP+, CompTIA Security + or similar certification

Work Environment

Working in a hazardous environment or near hazardous equipment:

Lifting Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (\"COA\") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.