IT Cybersecurity Analyst

Compensation Range

$67,423.20 - $91,508.56

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. 
  
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! 

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.

• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.

• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

What We Offer:
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans

• PTO earned within first year

• 12 Paid Holidays per year

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

Performs routine and daily tasks associated with assessing vulnerabilities, monitoring security tools, and responding to security incidents. Additionally, assists in improving the security architecture of the City. This position will also collaborate with various stakeholders to conduct technical assessments and contribute to the development of policies and procedures for the City.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the IT Cybersecurity Manager.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct regular monitoring and analysis of network traffic for cybersecurity threats.
• Identify security anomalies and assess security controls for weaknesses.
• Mitigate and contain detected malicious activities to minimize damage.
• Investigate and resolve cybersecurity incidents or escalate as necessary.
• Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and lead remediation processes.
• Address compliance issues and remediate non-compliant devices.
• Maintain and update incident response playbooks based on lessons learned.
• Continuously enhance detection, investigation, and response capabilities.
• Support City departments' regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Communicate effectively with City departments, IT personnel, and technical vendors.
• Assist in developing cybersecurity awareness programs.
• Evaluate changes to network security architecture.
• Develop and maintain information security policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Security, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of three years of experience as an IT analyst or in information security.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Demonstrated experience with Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP networks, routing protocols, routers, switches, hubs, and virtual machine servers.
  • Proficiency in network troubleshooting, firewall management, IDS/IPS, VPN, and SIEM technologies.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity threat analysis and intrusion detection principles.
  • Working knowledge of shell scripting languages.
  • Understanding of information security principles, industry best practices, and relevant security regulations (e.g., CJIS, PCI).
  • Ability to clearly