Cyber Security Administrator

This is a technical position responsible for assisting with the day-to-day administration of a department or agency’s cyber security program. 

Duties involve assisting in analyzing security threats and the processes, policies and protocols that prevent them. 

Day-to-day monitoring of a network is conducted to thwart threats and protect data.  

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 

Assists with the administration of cyber security systems and applications that include, but are not limited to, Anti-Virus content management (internet filtering), data protection/analytics, phishing/virus/ransomware attacks, server management (operating system/patching, and workstation management);

Works with information technology vendors including performing vendor relationship management activities, ensuring proper support as defined in contracts; supports technology products and services managed by department or agency;

Monitors cyber threats that can affect a department or agency;

Works with information technology team and vendors when placing appropriate monitoring and reporting tools;

Works with infrastructure team on mitigating threats and reporting incidents accordingly;

Investigates, evaluates, and implements new technologies with cyber security;

Assists in the development of security procedures.