City of Greenbelt, Maryland
IT Security Analyst
City of Greenbelt, MarylandUnited States1 day ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
CITY OF GREENBELT, MD

CLASS SPECIFICATION

CLASS TITLE: IT Security Specialist (Analyst)

SALARY GRADE: 12, Pay Range: $73,881.60 - $87,000.00 per year

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

FLSA STATUS: E

REPORTS TO: Director of Information Technology

DATE: 10/2025

Job Summary And Distinguishing Features Of The Work

This position is the security specialist for the City computer systems. Responsibilities include: the monitoring of security measures for the protection of the network; the documentation of all relevant cybersecurity standard operating procedures and policies; the proper operation of all proactive threat mitigation measures; the remediation of identified vulnerabilities or

security events; security education and training; maintains current knowledge of relevant technology and industry best practices. This position will also be involved in physical security issues with our buildings and access control as well as participates in special projects and other duties as assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the IT Director.

Essential Job Functions

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
  • Investigate, document, and report on information security issues and emerging trends.
  • Create and configure new user accounts in Active Directory (AD), Office 365, email systems, and other enterprise applications.
  • Lead the City security awareness program utilizing KnowBe4 Security Awareness platform.
  • Conduct real-time and historical analysis of network traffic, systems/application logs; correlating such to improve security posture.
  • Analyzing, triaging, remediation, escalating, and reporting on security events including investigation of anomalous network activity, and responds to cyber incidents within the network environment.
  • Monitor and maintain physical security solutions including Access Control (LenelS2) and building alarm system
  • (Total Connect 2).
  • Continuously tune security tools to minimize false positives, maximize detection, and prevention effectiveness.
  • Respond to service desk tickets and assist in the operation of the City’s information system.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations applicable to cybersecurity.
  • Knowledge of cloud backup technologies and recovery planning.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills; and the ability to interact, communicate and relate security and risk-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Special Projects and other duties as assigned.

Important Job Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Material And Equipment Used

Desktop/laptop computers, printers, switches, routers, servers, hubs, phone system and general office equipment

Baker Tilly’s SAFE® System

Minimum Qualifications Required

  • Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information System Security, Computer Science Security or a related field; and,
  • Moderate progressively responsible related experience; or,
  • Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Licenses and Certifications:
  • Valid Driver’s License Network Security or related certification or working towards certification

Knowledge Of

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations applicable to cybersecurity.
  • Knowledge of cloud backup technologies and recovery planning
  • Network security
  • Active Directory
  • Endpoint security
  • Systems analysis and design

Skill In

  • Providing excellent customer service.
  • Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
  • Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, city officials, other government agencies, and the general public.
  • Ability to work independently, multitask, and coordinate and organize multiple projects.

Mental And Physical Abilities

  • Good listening skills and a creative, solution-oriented mindset. Ability to provide effective one-on-one assistance.
  • This classification involves seldom physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity. This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.

Working Conditions

  • Work is performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust.
  • The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet.

NOTE: This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

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