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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
Supervises the daily activities of the IT Security Team.
Develops and implements security controls, as well as a suite of security services and tools to address and mitigate security risk.
Oversees the daily monitoring of computer networks and the investigations of security breaches.
Provides timely reporting of security related systems and events to various levels of management on a regular basis.
Provides cybersecurity education and awareness training to County employees.
Works closely with the IT Security Manager and other IT Managers across the Department on all cybersecurity issues.
On-call 24/7 for IT support issues.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in cybersecurity related field (High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 7 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree)
7 years of job related experience including 5 years supervisory/management experience.
Thorough knowledge of the following technologies: network security, web application security, mobile device security, anti-virus, anti-malware, two-factor authentication, data loss prevention, backup and storage, identity and access management, encryption, email security, Microsoft 365, SCCM, Endpoint protection, Firewalls, VPNs, Single Sign-on, Active Directory, access control, patch management, incident response, application security, vulnerability assessment.
Requires successful CJIS background check prior to hire date.
SALARY RANGE: $56.85 - $71.06 hourly based on qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity related field (or High School/GED plus four years relevant professional experience and 7 years required experience)
- 7 years of job related experience including 5 years supervisory/management experience
- Thorough knowledge of network security, web application security, mobile device security, anti-virus, anti-malware, two-factor authentication, data loss prevention, backup and storage, identity and access management, encryption, email security, Microsoft 365, SCCM, Endpoint protection, Firewalls, VPNs, Single Sign-on, Active Directory, access control, patch management, incident response, application security, vulnerability assessment
- Successful CJIS background check prior to hire date
- On-call 24/7 availability for IT support issues
What We Do
Located just southwest of the City of Houston, Fort Bend County has a long history beginning with a small log fort on the banks of the Brazos River. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas and the United States, serving as a hub for a diverse community with a population exceeding 600,000 residents.
