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Information Systems Security Engineer PS101077

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assumes responsibility for developing, directing, establishing and maintaining the District’s

information security program and ensuring the security of the District’s most complex and

strategic operations related to mainframe/server, networked and database systems.

 Develops, coordinates, establishes and maintains policies to provide guidance to District

departments and staff regarding Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN),

mainframe, server and desktop security issues; researches and recommends centralized

written manuals and procedures regarding security controls.

 Plans, organizes and coordinates committees, task forces and meetings to identify, resolve

and administer security-related issues and activities; assists District departments with disaster

recovery planning and testing.

 Researches, identifies and analyzes existing and potential security threats that could harm or

destroy District information assets; interacts and communicates with other government

agencies and external organizations to stay aware of security issues; as appropriate, issues

District wide virus and threat warnings as well as information regarding the identification,

avoidance and mitigation of such threats.

 Leads and directs complex projects designed to provide for the protection of District

information assets; recommends solutions and appropriate technology to meet District needs;

designs project and resource plans and schedules; develops proposals using cost/benefit

analyses; evaluates proposed system hardware and software to ensure compatibility with

existing systems; coordinates with vendors and contractors; writes and evaluates proposals;

negotiates contracts for security-related equipment and services; oversees the installation and

evaluation of software and hardware; controls and reports budget expenditures; directs

members of the project team; provides written reports and presentations on project status.

 Performs District wide information security audits to identify weaknesses that could be used

to gain access to confidential District information.

 Serves as the central point of contact for the District regarding information technology-related

incidents or violations; assists department information technology staff and others (e.g., law

enforcement, auditors) in investigating security violations; performs formal investigations of

District employees for misuse of District assets; collects evidence using forensics techniques

and specialized software; communicates with department heads, District Counsel, Labor

Relations, Human Resources and others regarding sensitive and confidential situations;

reports violations to law enforcement agents as required.

 Serves as technical resource to District staff regarding information security matters; provides

training to new employees through the District’s new employee orientation program, as well

as special departmental training sessions.

 Creates, implements, maintains and tests emergency and disaster recovery measures that

ensure continual operational readiness of high-profile District systems.

 Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and

innovations in the field of information technology in general and information security in

particular.

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Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, and SKILLS:

 Ongoing identification of needs, design upgrades and implementation of new technology

 Hardware, software and networking protocols utilized in LAN, WAN and related data

communication systems, including fiber optics and peripheral equipment.

 Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems up to and including Windows Server

2012R2 and Windows 7 Enterprise

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