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Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is advanced technical work assisting in building cybersecurity into critical operations systems to ensure safe ITS CV and AV activities. The specialist will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, implementation, and integration of architectures, systems, and system components. This position will ensure that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure, and it will also assist in the development of innovative approaches to drive change in cybersecurity risk management across the Traffic Operations department to prevent or minimize disruptions to critical information infrastructure.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its specialized and advanced technical skills sufficient to resolve complex automated/computerized systems with an emphasis on cybersecurity.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on area of assignment:
Performs as the departmental Cyber Security Policy, regulations and standards subject matter expert.
Performs and assists in the analysis, design, implementation and administration of automated/computerized systems.
Performs Information Technology security and vulnerability assessment with relevant hardware software and coding languages.
Assists in the use of complex departmental systems specialized software applications, including system generation, compilers, link editors, assemblers, and other vendor supplied systems software packages.
Evaluates hardware/software needs and training/documentation.
Identifies, prioritizes, and resolves reported problems including data, account administration, email, desktop, and application issues.
Plans, schedules, and implements modifications to the computer operating system.
Evaluates automated/computerized system failures and assists in their recovery.
Reviews, evaluates and recommends emerging technologies, state-of-the-art languages, tool sets and advanced technologies with regards to cybersecurity and emerging Information Technology vulnerabilities.
Ensures advanced levels of security by loading application and operating-specific patches, certificates, and implementing network security methodologies.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in information technology, computer sciences, data management and analytics. computer programming, information science, or systems engineering, and two (2) years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience relevant to the needs and subject matter of the hiring department, or
An Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in information technology, computer sciences, computer programming, information sciences or system engineering, and four (4) six (6) years progressively responsible Information Technology experience relevant to the needs and subject matter of the hiring department.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Active certification from a generally accepted licensing organization in database, network, security management and implementation, or application software as required by hiring department, may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid driver license required. Valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of appointment.
Certifications
Certification in network or security management and implementation from an industry accepted authority is desirable.