Network Security Analyst

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

 The Network Security Analyst is an integral position within the Network operations group. This role is responsible for supporting and sustaining existing security processes for the City of Philadelphia along with developing new processes. Please note, this position requires individuals to drive a city vehicle and have a valid drivers license. 

Essential Functions

• Analyze alerts from monitoring tools to determine remediation.
• Assist with configuration of policy and implementation.
• Assist with security controls to meet auditing requirements.
• Interface with department leaders as needed for remediation purposes.
• Work with customers to form and fix appropriate policy and signature rules.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Firewall policy, application identification 

 Secure network architecture

 Vulnerability testing

 Firewalls

 Cloud security 

 VPN technologies (SSL & IPSEC)

 Encryption (IPSEC, MAC‐SEC)

 SIEM

 Familiarity with the following compliance requirements a plus (HIPAA, CJIS, and IRS1075)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Three to Five years applicable work experience in IT with emphasis in network security.
• Experience managing and maintaining complex networking systems and hardware.
•  Network Security certification preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience deemed acceptable by the Office of Innovation & Technology and Human Resources also considered.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 

Salary cannot exceed $110,000.

All applications should include the following: 
•    Cover Letter clarifying your interest and qualifications for the role.
•    Resume
We won’t accept or review incomplete applications.

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

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•    We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
•    Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
•    Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
•    Generous retirement savings options are available
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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire. No relocation assistance is provided at this time.

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].