IT Security Analyst

City of Hialeah Municipal Government; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hialeah Municipal Government seeks an IT Security Analyst to manage day-to-day security operations, monitor threats, and lead response to security breaches across the city’s enterprise networks.

You will implement security controls, support incident response, and collaborate with staff to raise awareness. Strong knowledge of endpoint protection, firewalls, AD, and RFCs, plus relevant certifications, is expected; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum four years IT security, audit, or compliance experience.
• English & Spanish speaking preferred.
• Maintains one or more security certifications (e.g., Security+, CISM, CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CCSP, MTA/SF, CSX, CCNA-Security).
• Ability to work independently on complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and create enterprise security architecture, policies, incident response plans, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
• Promote security awareness and cybersecurity goals with City staff.
• Stay informed on IT security threats and solutions.
• Review, recommend, and implement security measures and enhancements.
• Deploy, integrate, and configure security solutions.
• Provide day-to-day support for the information security program across network, desktop, server, and mobile configurations.
• Design and maintain security controls and RBAC/MAC/DAC frameworks.
• Monitor threats and conduct vulnerability assessments; ensure operational efficiency.
• Respond to security incidents and coordinate resolutions; ensure CIA of City information.
• Audit user access and defend against unauthorized access; maintain malware protection.
• Train employees in security awareness and respond with post-event analyses.

Skills

Endpoint Protection

EDR/MDR

Firewalls

Active Directory

RBAC

MAC

DAC

Windows Server 2019/2022

Patching

Security Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Job description

Salary Range:

$54,416.96 - $106,182.70DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the in-place security solutions while and the detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery from security breaches detected by those systems. Secondary tasks may include involvement in the implementation of new security solutions, participation in the creation and or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures as well as conducting vulnerability audits and assessments. This skilled technical position is responsible for administering and maintaining security controls focused on network security across the City’s enterprise in accordance with existing policies, procedures, and security best practices. This skilled position will be responsible for safeguarding privileged information and prevention of unauthorized access to City-wide resources. The IT Security Analyst performs two core functions for the enterprise as follows: is expected to be fully aware of the enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines and is responsible for articulating technical security requirements, monitoring the effectiveness of the IT security controls framework, and assisting in raising security awareness and policy compliance among workforce members.

ESSENTIAL EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the IT Security Analyst. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Supervisor.

• Contribute to the planning, design, and creation of enterprise security architecture, policies, incident response plans, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
• Promote security awareness and cybersecurity goals with City staff.
• Stay informed on IT security industry trends, emerging threats, and solutions.
• Review, recommend, and implement security measures and enhancements.
• Deploy, integrate, and configure new and existing security solutions.
• Provide day-to-day support for the information security program, ensuring adherence to best practices across network, desktop, server, and mobile configurations.
• Design and maintain security controls, and define role-based access and secure business processes.
• Monitor security threats, systems, and network traffic, conducting vulnerability assessments and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Respond to security incidents, collaborate across teams for resolution, and ensure CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) of City information.
• Administer and audit user access, defend against unauthorized access, and maintain effective malware protection.
• Train employees in security awareness and respond to incidents with post-event analyses and remediation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES

• Extensive experience with and knowledge of Endpoint Protection, EDR, and MDR functionality.
• Experience with firewalls and associated management tools.
• Familiarity with Security, Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) platforms.
• Strong understanding of AD, IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols.
• Experience with the following access control schemes:
• Role-based Access Control (RBAC)
• Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
• Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019, & 2022, and Windows 11 or higher.
• Knowledge and experience in using automated tools for applying operating system, application, and firmware updates, hot fixes, and patches.
• Possess a high degree of integrity and trust, along with the ability to work independently on complex technical issues.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into IT security issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following are some of the physical requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made by the City to enable an individual to perform the essential duties/functions of the position.

• Must have ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, stand, hear, hands to finger dexterity, handle, feel or operate objects, read and write English.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment; such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machines.
• Work is performed indoors within a quiet to moderately noisy environment.
• Must be able to lift, carry and or push articles weighing up to 20 lbs.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in IT Security, Audit, or Compliance inclusive of implementing security measures and deploying, configuring, maintaining, and integrating security solutions.
• English & Spanish speaking preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Maintain one or more of the following certifications in good standing, or be able to obtain this within nine (9) months of employment:
• CompTia Security+
• CISM - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
• CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
• MTA/SF - Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Security Fundamentals.
• CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate.
• CCNA – Security education, training, and experience.

Range - 35
Created: 11/2024, 03/12/2025;
Personnel Board Approved: __________

The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.