Network and IT Security Administrator

City of San Luis; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Luis seeks a Network and IT Security Administrator to safeguard the City’s computer systems, servers, and network infrastructure. You will implement security policies, manage VPNs, firewalls, and backups while ensuring compliance with data access rules and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include designing secure architectures, auditing systems, leading a small team, and coordinating vendor choices. A bachelor’s degree and relevant IT/security experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS or related field.
• Two years of experience with network devices and one year of security experience.
• Extensive IT and network security experience across WAN/LAN, servers, and telecom.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard City computer systems, servers, and network infrastructure.
• Develop, implement and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance for information security.
• Design secure network architectures and oversee implementations.
• Lead and coordinate vendor selections for security projects.

Skills

Network security

Policy development

Incident response

Cloud/Virtualization

Windows Server

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

AWS

Firewalls

VPNs

Cisco IOS

Active Directory

Job description

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE! Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County

Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager, the Network and IT Security Administrator ensures the secure operation of the City's computer systems, servers, network infrastructure and other communications systems, as well as the integrity and confidentiality of data and vital electronic infrastructure to ensure compliance with the City's information security data access policies and network regulations.

As the Network and IT Security Administrator, you will:

• Perform evaluation, analysis, design and maintenance of the computer network and technical security architecture for the City-wide enterprise to include LAN, WAN, Internet, Intranet, Security, Wireless, Video, Cloud, and Monitoring Tools.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies for network intrusion, business continuity, disaster & recover, and backup procedures.
• Monitor existing and proposed state and federal regulations affecting information cyber security laws and network security standards.
• Develop, plan and implement goals and objectives to achieve smooth and efficient network operations and information security infrastructure.
• Develop and coordinate procedures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of data and network security software.
• Conduct periodic audits of internal data, network efficiency and security; analyzes intrusion incidents of information security breaches and identifies remediation actions.
• Facilitate established reporting process and interdepartmental compliance to ensure security and privacy practices assurance.
• Provide training and technical oversight of network operations and cyber security resources to staff.
• May lead team of employees, contractors and technical experts in scalable network design, implementation and operations.
• Provide leadership in decision making on vendor selection for network operations projects and staff augmentation.
• Prepare and monitor the budget for network operations and cyber security projects.
• Maintain VPN’s, Firewalls, antivirus, redundancy/backup/recovery systems
• Perform related duties as required.

Will possess the knowledge of:

• Program specification, designing, testing and prototyping, budget planning and management relating to network design and maintenance.
• AWS, Firewalls, VPN’s, and Cisco IOS.
• DHCP, DNS, AD, WSUS, and core windows services.
• Systems resources and applications, policies, procedures, and practices in a complex networking environment.
• Network topologies, operating systems, internet and data security application support, WAN/LAN administration, servers and network architecture.
• Federal and state regulations relating to privacy and security of information for computers, communication protocols.
• Security and privacy technologies, technological trends and developments, and user appropriate security controls and methods.

Will possess the ability to:

• Understand virtual networking technologies in virtualization environments such as Cloud, VMWare, Hyper-V, VPLS/MPLS-TP.
• Develop security assessment programs, analyze security risk factors, interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, execute tasks, and train assigned personnel.
• Work in a secured environment with confidential information; transfer knowledge; plan and manage a budget; and, adopt emerging changes in network operations and cyber security technologies.
• Exercise sound judgment, plan and coordinate work, prioritize, excel as a cross-functional technical leader, work with complex concepts and supervise the work of network security personnel.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in Computer Science or a related field AND
• Two (2) years of experience working with network devices and one (1) year of networking security experience
• Extensive experience with information technology and network security methods and infrastructures; extensive experience with WAN/LAN multiple server systems administration, information processing, telecommunications, and troubleshooting Internet.

Licenses and Certifications:

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) - Terminal Operator Certification (TOC).
• CompTIA Network+ Certification at the time of appointment.
• A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements:

• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.

Desired/Preferred:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Bilingual in Spanish
• San Luis residency

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with regular work in server rooms, telecommunications, closets, and multiple municipal facilities. This position requires travel between worksites, occasional outdoor work, and exposure to moderate noise, dust, electrical equipment, and varying temperatures. The incumbent may need to work evenings, weekends, holidays or on call to respond to system emergencies and scheduled maintenance activities.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Available to work extra time when necessary.

The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development -

Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.