Cybersecurity Specialist

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Job Title:

Cybersecurity Specialist 1

Agency:

Georgia Technology Authority Job

Requisition :

Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$65,100 - $83,500

Job Description:

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The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist 1 – in the Office of Information Security.

The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) currently manages the delivery of IT infrastructure services to 89 Executive Branch agencies and managed network services to more than 1,200 state and local government entities. IT infrastructure services encompass mainframes, servers, service desk, end user computing, disaster recovery and security. Managed network services include the state’s wide and local area networks, voice, cable and wiring, and conferencing services.

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JOB SUMMARY:

Cybersecurity Specialist 1 is established to participate in information security related projects and ensuring people, processes, and technology aligns with the desired security posture of the organization. The Cybersecurity Specialist 1 is trained and experienced in meeting security needs of the agency and its employees in multiple locations.

This position reports directly to the Information Security Officer (ISO) or Cyber Section Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with the development and enforcement of policies and plans in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational information technology and cybersecurity activities.

Communicates with all levels of management and other supporting or supported agency business owners on cyber risks existing within the organization.

Manages assigned resources to support IT and security goals and objectives to reduce the overall organizational risk.

Advises management on technology, information system policy matters, and maintains continuous lines of communication by keeping the agency ISO informed of all critical information security issues.

Provides status reporting on security projects and cybersecurity maturity using dashboards as directed.

Provides support in the areas of audit & compliance, security awareness training, vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, endpoint security, product evaluation, and security solution implementation.

Provides assistance in the agency cyber incident management, plan and conduct table-top exercises

Provides assistance in the agency disaster recovery planning and business continuity planning activities

Maintains a working knowledge of IT and cybersecurity support contracts, develops and maintains necessary relationships with IT and cybersecurity partners.

Performs other duties as assigned AGENCY SPECIFIC

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Security or related field or equivalent experience and two (2) years of proven experience and demonstrated success in technology leadership with emphasis on information security and data governance OR Four (4) years of proven experience and demonstrated success in technology leadership with emphasis on information security and data governance

Currently holds an entry level cyber certification…