INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ANALYST

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Surprise is seeking an IT security professional to safeguard information systems, monitor security events, and participate in incident response. Responsibilities include vulnerability scanning, remediation coordination, and small project involvement.

Applicants should have an Associate’s degree in IT/ GIS/ CS and at least five years of related IT experience; experience with access control and video surveillance systems, plus regulatory compliance knowledge, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level knowledge not required; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Experience with security operations and audit processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI DSS, CJIS or similar security/privacy requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems assets.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with IT teams.
• Assist in incident response, investigation and reporting of security incidents.
• Project manage small IT security-related projects and staff when needed.

Skills

Information security

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in IT, GIS or CS

Job description

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform technical duties and procedures necessary to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems assets at the City of Surprise, and protect systems from unauthorized access or intentional misuse or destruction. This position performs duties associated with the daily tactical and operational administration of technology and physical security systems, perform regular vulnerability scans of systems and applications, and work with other IT professionals on the remediation of security found or discovered issues. Incumbents will also participate in incident response, investigation and reporting of computer security incidents. May project manage small IT projects and associated staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's Degree in Information Technology, GIS or Computer Science and five years of related information technology experience in assigned area; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

Experience supporting or administering physical security technologies, including access control and video surveillance systems, is preferred.

Experience supporting regulatory compliance, security audits, assessments, or remediation activities associated with HIPAA, PCI DSS, CJIS, or comparable security and privacy requirements is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.