Security Applications Engineer, IT Specialist IV - BCIT

SALARY RANGE:

$85,660.00 - $136,935.00 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

An Information Technology Specialist provides technical support to customers for personal computers, network system infrastructure equipment, including testing, updating, maintaining, and providing training on mainframe client servers and microcomputer software and hardware; responds to helpdesk requests.  Work of this class may involve leading and training less experienced IT Specialists but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Alternate market titles:  Systems analyst, applications systems analyst/programmer, database specialist, systems programmer, network engineer, GIS analyst, architectural engineer, business analyst, quality improvement specialist, helpdesk analyst, security analyst.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: 

Education: Have a Bachelor of Science degree.

AND 

Experience: Have Four years of related specialty IT experience (for example, but not limited to: system engineering, network engineering, information security, application programming, systems design, hierarchical/relational database management, GIS experience, custom report writing or developing and supporting cloud-based software integration).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Previous IT work lead experience is preferred.

• Previous IT experience in government is preferred.   

OR 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Advanced technical credentials may be substituted for six months of experience or education.  Multiple certifications may receive additional credit towards education/experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Advanced technical credentials, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), preferred.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. ** 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and enhancement of microcomputer systems and mainframe client servers.

• Knowledge of the interrelationship of systems analysis, computer programming, and information technology operations.

• Knowledge of current trends and developments in network-based communications systems.

• Knowledge of computer-based communications protocols.

• Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.

• Skill in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting network programs, hardware, and systems.

• Skill in cartographic map design, accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements, layout and design.

• Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.

• Ability to design complex systems consisting of a wide variety of programs, procedures, and forms.

• Ability to schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and repairs.

• Ability to write detailed technical reports and analyses.

• Ability to develop a working knowledge of computer systems software and operating systems.

• Ability to develop systems software and systems software testing procedures.

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months' probation.

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                                  

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may