Network Security Administrator

Johnson County Government’s Department of Technology and Innovation is seeking a skilled and experienced Network Security Administrator to join our team. This position is currently eligible to work in a hybrid work environment with both onsite and remote work. Residency within the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS Combined Statistical Area, which generally includes the Kansas counties of Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Miami, and Linn, and the Missouri counties of Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, and Ray, is required., * Helps architects lead projects and execute tasks in order to implement security policies; collaborates with other team members to troubleshoot issues; identifies resources needed and ensures tasks and projects are completed.

• Coordinates with other staff on the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of system and network security controls; recommends changes and enhancements as needed to fulfill security requirements.
• Helps architects design in the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of security software, systems and appliances; performs installation, maintenance and upgrades security for complex systems; examines effectiveness of existing security systems; generates reports and documents processes and procedures.
• Analyzes and evaluates system generated security incident reports and information security notices issued by information system vendors, and other organizations; advises senior management on appropriate safeguards for adoption.
• Researches, assists and directs deploying new technologies; manages transition to operational service; provides leadership on security projects which involve a wide range of issues including secure architectures, secure electronic data traffic, network security, platform and data security and privacy; reviews and tracks maintenance contract renewals.

• Analytical skills, including the ability to research, interpret data, conceptualize data, analyze information, and write formal recommendations based on findings.
• Experience with network and security management software.
• Knowledge of appropriate computer operating systems and applications, windows environment, MS Office products.
• Comprehensive understanding and substantive experience in network systems engineering, computing systems and software applications.
• Experience using network analysis tools, scripting languages including UNIX command line utilities, software vulnerabilities, exploits and malware., * Bachelor’s degree in information technology or relevant field*
• Four (4) years’ experience providing network and system security, administering security applications, programming and systems software and support or relevant experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience in information security principles including experience in information systems risk analysis and management.

*Experience may be substituted for education. Education may be substituted for experience. Preferred Qualifications

• Three (1) years’ experience in project management.
• Palo Alto Ecosystem Experience
• Multi-Vendor 802.1x Experience

Soft Skills Needed

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Written communication skills, including business writing, report writing, summarizing, and editing skills.
• Oral communication skills, including presentations to: individuals, small groups, and large groups.
• Facilitation skills, including ability to use group decision making to gain commitment and/or ability to encourage participation.