Cyber Security Officer

Purpose of Classification

The Cyber Security Officer is responsible for overseeing the overall Cyber, Information and Data security for the entire County;
Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actualsecurityproblems.

TherolecoversstrategicoversightofITSecurityandincludesdevelopinga strategic vision, scoping of requirements, design, development, implementation of IT Security Solutions, along with incident response, and adherence to all necessary protocols, regulations, compliance and any legal requirements.

* OPEN UNTILL FILLED*

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Strategic decision-making, system implementations, and the adoption of new processes and proceduresimprovingthesecurity androbustnessofyourorganizationsinfrastructure,ITprojectsand associatedsystems.

Responsibleforreviewingandmonitoringthe County'scurrent

Data,ITand Information Security and  anynewsoftwareorhardwaremodificationsimpactinguponoveralldatasecurity.

Protectssystemsbydefiningaccessprivileges,controlstructures,and resources.

Recognizesproblems by identifying abnormalities; reportingviolations.

Definition,Scoping,Creationandexecution of ITand Data Securitystrategiesenhancingthereliability  and security of the Information Systems, projects and underlying data at yourorganization.

Overseeing staff assigned, allocating resources to ensure that staff deliver secure and robust IT solutions to any of the organizations identified and agreed requirements.

Overseeing planning and execution of necessary vulnerability audits, penetration testing or forensic IT audits and investigations. Ensure that outputs improve your organizations IT Security.

Assists in the integration of new Information Systems Development with the organizations overall IT, Data and Information security.

Ensure compliance with any related legislation, such as the Data Protection Act, ISO standards or relevant government regulations.

Assist in staff training in all the latest security awareness skills, check associated protocols, methodologies and procedures are implemented related to Cyber Security.

Assists in the budget allocations and associated financial forecasts relating to Information Technology, Data and Information security.

Conducts presentations and effectively representing the department and the County in contacts with other agencies, vendors, contractors and a wide variety of groups and individuals;
Serves as a Liaison to Security partners, stakeholders, vendors, and third-party service or solutions providers.

Employees in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authorities.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Technology or a Cyber-Security related field.

7) to Ten () years’ experience and/or training that includes computer programming, software configuration, data analysis, data base design/administration, networking systems, computer operations/maintenance, and project coordination OR have a combination of education, training, and work experience that is equivalent to #1 and #2 above that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must be able to be GCIC (&Integrity) certified within first 60 days of employment and every year there after

Valid State of Georgia driver's license.

Data Utilization
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Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

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