Cybersecurity Analyst

What You'll Do as a Cybersecurity Analyst:

• Security Operations & Monitoring

• Implement, configure, and manage Cisco XDR, Cisco Endpoint Security, and Fortinet Gateways to ensure proactive threat detection and response.
• Monitor network and endpoint activities for security incidents using advanced SIEM and XDR tools.
• Investigate, analyze, and respond to security breaches, threats, and vulnerabilities.

• Network & Infrastructure Security

• Manage and maintain Cisco Firepower and Cisco ASA firewalls to ensure secure and efficient traffic management.
• Administer Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for secure user access and identity protection.
• Perform network hardening to reduce the attack surface, following best practices and compliance standards.

• Server & System Hardening

• Conduct server hardening across Windows and Linux systems, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Review and implement secure configurations, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.

• Disaster Recovery & Continuity

• Participate in DR drills and testing to validate readiness and response effectiveness.

• Policy, Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of network security configurations, standards, and incident response procedures.
• Support compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls) through audits and reporting.

• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster.
• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your direct supervisor or Director., The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations. Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation. The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.

The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience in network and server hardening, cybersecurity threat detection and incident response, and disaster recovery planning and execution. In collaboration with IT Operations, this position is responsible for ensuring the organization's technology infrastructure remains secure, resilient, compliant, and protected against evolving cybersecurity threats., * A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant STEM field or equivalent technical training backed by industry recognized credentials and certifications.

Relatable Work Experience:

• Three years of information technology experience with an emphasis on infrastructure and operations.
• Experience in the following technologies/products is required, Cisco security and firewall applications and appliances, Fortinet security applications and appliances, XDR/MDR, SIEM, NAC, IPS/IDS, IAM, and MFA

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver License.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) clearance., * 3-5 years of hands-on experience managing and securing enterprise networks and systems.
• Proven experience with:

• Cisco XDR, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, Cisco Endpoint
• Fortinet Gateways
• Duo MFA
• Server and Network Hardening
• Disaster Recovery implementation and testing

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and secure network design principles.
• Familiarity with incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management processes.
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP (Enterprise, Security, or equivalent).

Pulled from the full job description 457(b) Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Parental leave Health insurance Vision insurance Health savings account, Depends on Qualifications, Sugar Land, TX | Full-Time | Compensation DOE

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land serves over 110,000 residents and is known for its high quality of life and commitment to innovation. Our team is driven by service, collaboration, and a shared goal of making our community even better.

At the City of Sugar Land, we're building a high-performing, innovative community where employees are empowered to make an impact. You'll join a collaborative team, enjoy strong benefits from day one, and have real opportunities to grow your career.

We follow our BLAZE values by encouraging bold ideas, fostering a supportive and collaborative team, adapting to change, holding ourselves to high standards, and empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
• TMRS pension with 2:1 city match; 457(b) options
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
• Career development programs and growth opportunities

What We Pay

The Cybersecurity Analyst is a non-exempt position, and compensation is considered based on experience and qualifications., Premium contributions for the medical and dental plans as well as Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts are available to all full-time employees through this arrangement.

• GROUP HEALTH & DENTAL

The City contributes to employee and dependent coverage in the HMO, HDHP and dental plans offered. Medical HSA KelseyCare Gold KelseyCare Blue Employee Only $101.44 $19.56 $0.00 EE + Spouse $346.60 $144.55 $96.48 EE + Child(ren) $257.51 $106.09 $66.79 EE + Family $454.39 $202.24 $141.00

Dental DPPO DHMO Employee Only $7.35 $3.14 EE + Spouse $18.49 $5.89 EE + Child(ren) $17.90 $8.45 EE + Family $31.41 $10.33

Vision Plan Employee Only $7.35 EE + Spouse $18.49 EE + Child(ren) $17.90 EE + Family $31.41

• VISION CARE PLAN

Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase vision care insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.

• AFLAC PLANS

Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase through payroll deduction: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital policies for themselves and their eligible dependents. (Rates are age-banded. Employee must contact representative directly for rates and enrollment.)

• BASIC LIFE and AD&D

The City provides all employees annual salary of life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage of one-time annual salary with a minimum of $50,000.

• LONG TERM DISABILITY

The City provides employees with Long Term Disability in the amount of 60% of your salary (depending on position category) to a maximum of $7,500 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability and may continue to Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA) if you qualify. LTD is designed to replace a reasonable portion of your income in case of serious injury or sickness whether on or off the job. Benefits will be offset by any payments from SS, Workers Comp and other income offsets.

• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE and AD&D

Employees can elect supplemental life insurance and AD&D coverage up to $750,000 for themselves and up to $250,000 for their spouse; as well as $15,000 of life insurance for child(ren).

• SHORT TERM DISABILITY

This optional benefit allows employees to receive 70% of their weekly salary, to a maximum of $1,500 per week (tax free), following either Option A: a 30-calendar day elimination period; or Option B: a 7-calendar (injury) or 14-calendar (illness) elimination period, for a maximum of 90-calendar days from on-set per qualifying incident.

• PRE-PAID LEGAL PLAN, Employees are allowed to contribute to this optional program at a minimum set by the plan administrator and a maximum set annually by the IRS. Currently the City contracts with 2 administrators for this program: Dearborn & Creggs ($50 per month minimum contribution); and ICMA-RC ($1.00 per month min. contribution). The maximum contribution for 2023 is $19,500 and $6,500 for age 50 + catch-up.

• CREDIT UNIONS

Houston Federal Credit Union: (866) OUR-HFCU Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union: (855) 391-2149

• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE