Hennepin County Looking for Cybersecurity Administrator, Senior at Remote Full Time

Salary $75,636 – $113,455 a year job type full-time

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Hennepin county is seeking a senior cybersecurity security administratorThis position is a proponent and responsible for select tools used to support the cybersecurity posture of hennepin countyThey command the security incident response team, responding to and documenting threats and actions related to possible and declared security incidents.
The senior cybersecurity security administrator is expected to provide technical leadership and mentorship within the security operations team and security operations centerThey participate in the development of soc processes, documentation, tool selection and implementation.
The individual hired must continuously learn and adapt to an ever-changing risk landscape, stay current on changing security tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures, and help train and support junior staffThey must demonstrate a passion for the security area of information technology and be driven to protect hennepin county.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between january 2, 2022 to december 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
Location and hours:
This position is remoteRemote workers may be required to come on-site an average of 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training)Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicableWork hours will be monday through friday, 8 a.mTo 5 p.m.
About the position:
This is a full-time, benefit-earning positionThis position is eligible to receive an additional cash merit of up to $2,325.83 that can be earned annually based on performance.
Effective september 1, 2021, all new job offers are conditional based on the candidate being fully vaccinated for covid-19“fully vaccinated” means 14 days after receiving the second dose in a two-dose vaccination series approved by the u.sFood and drug administration (fda) on a full or emergency-use basis, or 14 days after receiving a single-dose vaccine approved by the fda on a full or emergency-use basisAfter a conditional job offer is made, the candidate must show proof of full vaccination prior to their start dateA covid-19 vaccination card from the center for disease control and prevention (cdc), a vaccination record from your doctor’s office or a personal digital vaccination record constitutes sufficient “proof.” the candidate must also attest they are vaccinated by completing a form on the first day of employmentReasonable accommodations to this vaccination requirement will be considered upon request by a candidate for medical or religious reasons as required by applicable law.
In this position, you will:

Lead the security incident response team on a rotational basis.
Provide technical leadership to the security operations center.
Serve as product/service owner for relevant it security tools and processes.
Provide technical leadership to and participate in relevant it security projects.
Train and support junior it security staff in the identification, analysis, and mitigation of it security risks.
Partner with the it security engineering and architecture teams to improve tool usage and workflow.

Need to have:

One of the following:

Bachelor`s degree or higher in computer science/engineering, or a related information technology field and three years or more of it administration or it network administration experience.
Associate`s/vocational/technical degree in an information technology field and five years or more of experience in information technology.
Seven years or more of information technology experience.

Nice to have:

Possess current relevant information security certification(s): sans gcih, gcia, or equivalent.
Experience:

With incident response.
Identifying threat patterns across large volumes of data.
Adapting new tools, including doctrinal development and support.
Coaching and training other staff.

Effective decision-making skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

About the department:
Technology is the foundation of our work – and the work of every county employeeThe information technology department is here to help our employees work smarter, faster and betterThey are made up of 6 divisions: business solutions, enterprise architecture, enterprise development, finance and support services, operations, and special projects.
About hennepin county:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in minnesotaOur employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communitiesAll of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals – that hennepin county residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizationsThis includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to growLearn more at www.hennepin.us/employees.
Hennepin county envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your futureMade here.
This position is internally classified as an it administrator.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains hipaa data.
Candidates must have a right to work in the u.sThat is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by an employerInvitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experienceFinal candidates will be required to complete a background checkApplications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until the vacancy is filled.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Megan baer
[email protected]

Why work here?
Hennepin county embraces the total rewards philosophyWe want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestonesWe offer advantages and opportunities others can`t – including:

Meaningful work
Public service
Competitive pay
Work-life balance
Generous benefits
Opportunities to grow
Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselvesTogether, we support those in needWe help people access information and servicesWe empower vibrant and diverse communitiesWe serve residents.
Employee benefits summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: www.hennepin.us/employees
If you are a current hennepin county employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from vacation/sick leave to paid time off and/or enrollment in a health care saving plan.) .

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