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# Cyber Security Administrator

- **Company:** Erie County Government
- **Location:** Erie, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $50,586.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Administration, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dd391f937ff50efa

## About the Role

Having a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, as well as experience in cyber security and network administration
Having strong skills in networking and firewall technologies and being able to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to these systems
Being able to manage projects independently and having experience securing grants
Monitoring traffic and alerts and writing and maintaining a disaster recovery plan
Serving as a backup for the network administrator and managing and maintaining anti-virus and EDR systems
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Maintain familiarity with industry development in hardware and software and ensure that the County is in a position to take advantage of developments that could enhance productivity and/or increase capacity
Performs related work as required
Ability to solve complex Problems
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Strong critical-thinking and analytical Skills
Strong customer service skills
Strong understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team member
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and two years of experience; or a technical degree and 4 years of experience in a progressive IT environment.
Must have a Valid Driver's License

## Description

This position reports to the Director of Information Technology. The Cyber Security Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the computer systems and networks. This includes implementing and maintaining security measures, conducting assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents and breaches. This position will also be responsible for educating employees on best practices for cyber security, developing and implementing policies and procedures to protect sensitive information, and working with cyber insurance providers. Applicants should have a strong skillset in networking and firewall technologies, and be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to these systems. The Cyber Security Administrator will be responsible for managing projects independently and also securing grant opportunities to support the ongoing improvement of the government's cyber security infrastructure. The position is also responsible
for monitoring traffic and alerts, and for writing and maintaining a disaster recovery plan. In addition, they will serve as a backup for the network administrator and manage and maintain anti-virus and EDR systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensuring the security and integrity of the government's computer systems and networks
Implementing and maintaining security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software
Conducting security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities
Responding to security incidents and breaches as they arise
Educating employees on best practices for cyber security
Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the security of sensitive information
Working with cyber insurance providers, Work is performed under the direction of the Information Technology Director
Conditions Of Employment
The selected candidate will be pre-employment required to obtain, at their own expense, 3 forms of clearance, including:
PA State Police criminal history record check
PA child abuse history
FBI criminal history background check including finger printing


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