IT Security Consultant (ATS, IAM)

About This Position

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

▪ Plans, designs, implements, and monitors risk mitigation and compliance of security measures, policies, and procedures.

▪ Manages response to high-level information security issues.

▪ Provides security program leadership in designing, procuring, and implementing secure IT solutions for enterprise-wide application and infrastructure   related projects, including business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

▪ Develops, maintains, and publishes documentation for enterprise-wide IT security standards, procedures, and guidelines.

▪ Maintains awareness of security industry trends and identifies areas where existing information or physical security infrastructure requires change or development.

▪ Provides risk assessments and security briefings to advise on critical issues that may affect security of enterprise infrastructure or business processes.

▪ Performs computer security incident response to possible security breaches or policy violations.

▪ Performs information and physical security investigations.

▪ Develops security awareness and compliance training programs.

▪ Consults on projects or projects manage security implementations and development.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge in networking, wireless, databases, applications, and system operations and how they interact with each other.
• Knowledge of enterprise information security systems and implementation.
• Knowledge of securing different types of systems.
• Knowledge of industry and department best practices, requirements and policies and procedures.
• Skills in security assessments and recommendations.
• Skill in analyzing and investigation of information security trends.
• Skill in mentoring and monitoring daily work activities of others.
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures.
• Skill in documenting and maintaining complex application and process or configuration information.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and implementing solutions.
• Skill in facilitating meetings of diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to educate various personnel regarding information security.
• Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events.
• Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs.
• Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals.
• Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability.
• Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others to achieve individual and collective goals.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner that solve issues and stand the test of time.
• Ability to recognize, plan, focus upon, and work toward what is most important or critical.
• Ability to recognize strengths and areas for improvement in others and to provide opportunities, guidance, and encouragement to build skills and capacity.
• Ability to recognize, manage, and resolve conflict efficiently and equitably.
• Ability to see a broad view of an issue or challenge across typical organizational lines and beyond the present.
• Ability to create, convey, and instill a unified vision and purpose.
• Ability to see past the moment and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to navigate relationships involving complex, emotional, and/or value-based issues in order to influence and achieve positive results.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years related experience.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required: None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and Hands-On Identity Integration & Federation Expertise: Workday/ServiceNow integration, SAML/OIDC/OAuth2 configuration, SCIM/API provisioning life-cycle triggers, and integration monitoring.
• Experience with Provisioning Automation, Life-cycle Engineering, and IaC: Life-cycle management design, scripting, automation, CI/CD awareness, attribute mapping, provisioning rule maintenance.
• Experience with Identity Governance, Audit Support, and Compliance Operations: Access reviews, policy exception workflows, HIPAA/CJIS support, evidence preparation, trend analysis, documentation management.            

Position Overview:

The IT Security Consultant provides leadership in the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) capabilities. This role will support the selection, integration, and administration of a new IGA platform and ensure strong life-cycle management, compliance, and access governance across the organization. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with complex IAM integrations, automated provisioning workflows, federation technologies, and compliance-driven governance processes.

Position will be primarily remote, on-site presence required as operational & manager requests determine; occasional in-person work. Candidates will be required to address issues after hours and require one to reside within Texas.

Physical Location: 2400 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX. 78741

Background check required: CJIS & Financial CBIs required

Pay Range: $91,080.00 - $122,850.00

Critical Employee:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services. (Employee will have to return to work site).

Travel:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Application Instructions:

In completing your job application, be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history including past job titles, employment dates and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills/abilities. A detailed and complete job application is required to help us determine base pay in the event you are selected for this position.

NOTE: A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be accepted or used to substitute for an incomplete job application. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.

Use of AI is strictly prohibited to respond to the application and during the interview process.

All interviews are being conducted over the phone, Microsoft Teams Phone (no video required) or virtually via Microsoft Teams (video required), or in person.

Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employers, we will reach out for professional references including your most recent supervisor. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the minimum or preferred qualifications and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Benefits

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits, including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

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• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

• Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.

• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.

• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.

• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.