Cybersecurity Engineer - Computer Services

• Monitors security dashboards, system logs, firewall alerts, network activity, and other data sources for signs of malicious or suspicious behavior.
• Reviews security bulletins and vulnerability advisories to determine relevance to City systems and infrastructure.
• Tracks firmware versions, software patch levels, and system configurations to quickly assess exposure to newly released threats.
• Leads investigations and response actions related to security incidents, alerts, or user-reported concerns (e.g., phishing, malicious links, credential disclosure).
• Develops, maintains, and facilitates testing of the City’s Incident Response Plan
• Conducts regular audits of system logs, firewall logs, authentication logs, and access activity to identify anomalies or policy violations
• Supports compliance-related audits (e.g., CJIS, public records, regulatory cybersecurity requirements)
• Performs internal and external vulnerability scans on a scheduled basis
• Manages patch deployment for City-managed desktops, laptops, and tablets through the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) system
• Maintains, reviews, and updates security configurations and policy settings within the City’s protective software platforms (e.g., antivirus, endpoint protection, threat detection tools), ensuring they reflect current best practices, emerging threats, and operational needs
• Performs periodic audits of these configurations and policies to verify proper enforcement and effectiveness
• Administers the City’s cybersecurity awareness program, including phishing simulations and periodic training
• Provides guidance to staff on best practices such as password hygiene, email security, safe browsing, and social engineering prevention
• Ensures alignment with applicable frameworks and regulations including NIST, CJIS requirements, and Ohio HB 96 cybersecurity mandates
• Performs other duties as required.

At least one of the following network administration certifications is required for this position:

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

AND/OR

• Associate’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance