City of Laredo, TX
City of Laredo, TX is hiring: Manager, Cybersecurity, 213, Cybersecurity in Lare
City of Laredo, TX, Laredo, TX, United States, 78045
Salary : $82,472.00 - $103,105.60 Annually
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: A245539-1
Department: Info. Svcs. & Telecomm.
Division: Cybersecurity
Opening Date: 08/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Revised: 10/01/2024
Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the City's cybersecurity plans and for supervising the staff of the Cybersecurity Division. Develops and maintains Laredo's cybersecurity policies and procedures. Develops and implements security measures to protect the City of Laredo's networks, computers, and systems, in conjunction with other IST division managers.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Knowledge of:
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Never
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never
Position will require the employee to travel
Never
Required Education and Experience
*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
Desirable Licenses or Certifications
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits
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Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
02
What is your highest level of education?
03
If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major/minor:
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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in Cyber Security standards and practices, network security data, data center, voice and telecommunications and project management?
05
From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed Cyber Security standards and practices, network security data, data center, voice and telecommunications and project management with: Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.)
06
I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.
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Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: A245539-1
Department: Info. Svcs. & Telecomm.
Division: Cybersecurity
Opening Date: 08/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Revised: 10/01/2024
Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the City's cybersecurity plans and for supervising the staff of the Cybersecurity Division. Develops and maintains Laredo's cybersecurity policies and procedures. Develops and implements security measures to protect the City of Laredo's networks, computers, and systems, in conjunction with other IST division managers.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Manages and oversees all Cybersecurity projects, security products, and services for the City of Laredo.
- Performs vulnerability scanning and analysis for the City of Laredo, generates cybersecurity assessments, and reviews them with IST director, the IST assistant director, and fellow IST division managers.
- Develops and reviews the City's Cybersecurity policies to align with relevant industry frameworks.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
- Makes hiring and termination decisions.
- Prioritizes assignments and directs work.
- Develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work.
- Provides and facilitates employee training and development.
- Approves and/or processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate.
- Completes employee performance appraisals.
- Determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes.
- Acts as liaison between employees and management.
- Performs risk assessments and audits to ensure Cybersecurity policies are being adhered to.
- Coordinates investigations of suspected computer misuse with the appropriate data owners, application owners, and documents results of such investigations.
- Participates in disaster recovery exercises and reviews business continuity plans, and recommends updates as needed.
- Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of business processes.
- Knowledge of scheduling and time management.
- Knowledge of management.
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles.
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks.
- Knowledge of Project Management.
- Knowledge of time management.
- Knowledge of Network security.
- Knowledge of Workstation and Server operating systems.
- Knowledge of patch management.
- Skills in leadership.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
- Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
- Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
- Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
- Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
- Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures
- Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Never
- Street environment (near moving traffic)
- Construction site
- Confined space
- Warehouse environment
- Outdoor environment
- Vehicles
- Office or similar indoor environment
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
- Individuals who are hostile or irate
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Communicable diseases
- Moving mechanical parts
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Position will require the employee to travel
Never
- International travel
- Regional travel
- National travel
- Local travel
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Information Systems, Network Administration, or Cybersecurity.
- At least three (3) years of experience in Cyber Security standards and practices, network security, data center, voice and telecommunications and project management.
*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
- None
Desirable Licenses or Certifications
- CompTIA Security +
- CISCO CCNA
- CISSP
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:
- 10 days of paid vacation per year
- 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
- Pension plan
- 16 paid Holidays
- Paid health*
- Dental plan*
- Life insurance*
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits
01
Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
- I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
- I am a part-time City of Laredo
- I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee
02
What is your highest level of education?
03
If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major/minor:
04
Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in Cyber Security standards and practices, network security data, data center, voice and telecommunications and project management?
- Yes
- No
05
From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed Cyber Security standards and practices, network security data, data center, voice and telecommunications and project management with: Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.)
06
I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.
- I have read and understood the above information.
- I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.
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