IT Security Specialist: Incident Response & Compliance

City of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galveston is seeking an IT Security Specialist to safeguard its information systems and data. This role focuses on monitoring security systems, incident response, and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field and 2 years of IT security experience.

Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability scans, supporting business continuity, and developing security policies. Desired skills include knowledge of SIEM tools and strong analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in IT security or system/network administration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the City’s SIEM, endpoint protection, and firewall systems.
• Investigate and document security events.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery efforts.
• Conduct vulnerability scans on servers and networks.
• Lead incident response efforts.
• Assess risks of third-party vendors and cloud solutions.
• Enforce IT security policies and standards.
• Provide ongoing security training to City employees.

Skills

Knowledge of SIEM tools

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Understanding of networking concepts

Firewalls

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science

Tools

CompTIA Security+

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Job description

The City of Galveston is seeking an IT Security Specialist to safeguard its information systems and data. This role focuses on monitoring security systems, incident response, and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field and 2 years of IT security experience.

Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability scans, supporting business continuity, and developing security policies. Desired skills include knowledge of SIEM tools and strong analytical abilities.