Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of related experience.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
- Industry certifications may be considered as a substitution for education up to two (2) years.
Licenses And Certifications Required
Notes to Applicants
The Cybersecurity Analyst promotes and supports the City’s Information Security and Privacy Programs and their missions. This position will focus on the design, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of citywide privacy controls.
When Completing The City Of Austin Employment Application
- In your cover letter, please include any additional skills and interest you would like to share.
- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
- A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
This position requires a CJIS Criminal Background Check.
Pay Range
$37.63 - $47.98
Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary due to operational needs; some evenings/weekends may be required.
Job Close Date 11/07/2024 Type of Posting External Department Information Security Office Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Central Austin work location Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of data privacy and data workflow
- Ability to effectively and consistently work in a team environment
- Ability to handle varying workloads and to provide assistance to other individuals/groups as needed
- Thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Experience with Office 365, Microsoft Excel, Word, and any other Microsoft tools
- Display highest ethical standards
- Detail oriented
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Resolves cybersecurity or privacy related incidents. Serves, as needed, as primary system administrator for information security or privacy systems, applications, or tools. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of business needs; prioritizes information and privacy, security, and risk mitigation and controls to accomplish business objectives. Serves as a technical professional by working on a variety of moderately complex analytical and technical assignments; assists in the design and documentation of information security or privacy policies, procedures, and standards. Supports information security and privacy controls effectiveness by evaluating the results and developing action plans for vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, process, and policy audits. Maintains clear and concise documentation; documents incident management activities, e.g., time spent, actions taken, and status of incident; assists in designing and documenting cybersecurity or privacy processes, procedures, and standards. Assists in moderate to complex cybersecurity or privacy tasks to ensure the safety of technology assets and data. Manages information security or privacy controls to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Facilitates information security and privacy awareness training and mentoring throughout user community, as needed.
Responsibilities - Supervisor And/or Leadership Exercised
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of Information Technology (IT).
- Knowledge of security and privacy.
- Knowledge of technical and management report writing procedures and techniques, including appropriate grammar, spelling, and diction.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in working with the Microsoft Office and other business applications.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in data analysis, problem solving, and critical thinking.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
- Ability to take initiative and seek innovative solutions.
- Ability to perform tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City personnel, vendors, and contract service providers.
- Ability to cooperate with others by sharing information, presenting ideas and concerns, and answering questions.
- Ability to perform routine information security, risk, and privacy analysis and reviews.
- Ability to develop clear and concise reports.
- Ability to gather relevant information and document results effectively by identifying the objective, scope, source, results, and conclusions.
- Ability to effectively perform assignments within agreed upon deadlines.
- Ability to develop and understand data, documents, and reports.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Describe your ability to communicate accurately and effectively in both verbal and written communication, with awareness of audience and attention to detail (no typos, correct grammar, consistency with dates, etc.).
- The minimum qualifications for the Cybersecurity Analyst position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of related experience. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Industry certifications may be considered as a substitution for education up to two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
- Yes
- No
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe any experience you may have with implementing privacy policies, programs, or solutions.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience or training with information privacy-related work or certifications.
(Open Ended Question)
- This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents
