Cybersecurity Specialist
Salary: $83,387.00 - $105,511.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202303163
Closing: Continuous
Location: Merced, CA
Department:
Classified Exempt Range 4
Interviews dates to be determined
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students with room to expand on its 267 acre main campus and 120 acre Los Banos site. Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing, access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.
As a member of the Information Technology Services Division, the Cybersecurity Specialist supports the newly formed Information security team. You will be working with the Director of Information Security and other members of the ITS network staff to implement strategies and best practices that ensure the network and data security. If you are a team player, enjoy a fast-paced fun environment, and are passionate about your work, we encourage you to apply and become part of the ITS team! This is an in-person position.
Merced College Vision
Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.
Merced College Mission
Growing our community through education and workforce training:
• lifelong learning• basic skills• career technical education• transfer• degree/certificate programs
Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.
General Description:
This is an exempt position. The incumbent will under limited supervision, implements, and supports the security and infrastructure of District systems, servers, peripherals, and network devices. The incumbent also implements, maintains, troubleshoots and enhances networks security systems, and processes (including but not limited to server virtualization, LANs, WANs, wireless technologies, and the physical and logical components that integrate these systems together as an enterprise networking backbone).
Examples of Duties
Representative Duties:
• Support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)• Apply appropriate security policies, NIST and CIS controls, to workstations, devices, infrastructure, and server systems as directed• Assist in performing routine security audits• Assist in the creation and updating of security related board policies, and administrative procedures ensuring security policies are applied correctly and meet current requirements• Work with the Chancellor's Office Technology Center for cybersecurity support and resources• Work with outsourced managed security operations center or managed detection and response• Assist in the secure management and maintenance of the District's network authentication systems for wired and wireless network access• Assist in configuring security systems and policies including but not limited to servers, firewalls, email security, and Microsoft 365 environment• Assist in supporting and maintaining the District's security event information system (SEIM) and data loss prevention software• Collaborate with other IT department teams to implement appropriate security policies• Assist in updating District's incident response plan and participate in the response to any cyber incidents or events that occur in accordance with the district's incident response plan• Assist in developing and maintaining relevant sections of the District's continuity plan.• Assist in the design, planning, testing, implementation, and documentation of complex security enhancements and additions to the network infrastructure• Assist in the support of the District's technology infrastructure including but not limited to firewalls, backup, and disaster recovery systems• Assist in performing security upgrades on the District's critical IT infrastructure• Recommend and assist in the implementation of security policies, protocols, practices and participate in the creation of security training and guidance to staff• Develop and maintain the technical expertise needed to meet long-term business needs• Troubleshoot security issues within systems and network infrastructure• Assist in maintaining complete and accurate records pertaining to hardware, software, system, and network configurations, changes, outages, and improvement plans• Compile data and perform analysis as directed• Maintain current knowledge with advances in security standards and best practices and recommend new technologies and/or upgrades to current technologies to improve security• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of faculty, staff, and student workers• Provide training and support on network security related matters• Perform data compilation and performs analysis as needed or directed• Performs related duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
• Methods and procedures of standardizing, securing, maintaining, and operating computers and peripheral equipment in an enterprise environment• Software License compliance laws and methodologies• Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory• Current server virtualization, network switching and routing, firewalls, data backup and recovery solutions, cloud computing resources, VoIP systems, business software applications and related systems used by the District• Security planning and execution• Troubleshooting, diagnostic techniques, procedures, equipment and tools used in computer and peripheral repair• Technology documentation and presentation techniques• Professional and effective oral and written communication at all times• Current NIST standards and CIS controls
Ability to:
• Apply current NIST and CISO standards to current operations• Plan, schedule and perform complex maintenance and upgrades to critical infrastructure• Respond to incidents and events• Maintain current knowledge of technical advances in relevant areas of responsibility• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate system documentation and reports• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with IT staff, members of the College community and outside contacts• Analyze networking systems to modify current standards and develop innovative solutions to address changing conditions• Demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy• Understand and carry out oral and written directions• Create and maintain positive business relationships with the broader college community and third-party vendors• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and colleagues
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in information security, cybersecurity, or other related field with two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience securing network and server/storage infrastructures in support of a multi-campus network
License or Certificate: A valid California Class “C” driver's license. Travel to locations throughout the District may be required.
Desired:
• Master's degree• License or Certificate:• SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical Ability to:
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation• Read printed matter and computer screens• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time• Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, and pull• Reach in all directions• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobsRequired Documentation:
• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)• Resume• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired• Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.If Applicable:
• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts• Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
Interview Information: Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews may be scheduled via Zoom or onsite.Applicants are required to ensure access to the necessary technology to participate in a Zoom interview and will be responsible for their travel expenses, if necessary.
Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/benefits/ for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.
Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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