Job Description
Day to Day:
Insight Global is seeking a Cybersecurity Administrator to work for a local municipal government onsite. Under direction of the Commissioner and Chief of Innovation and Technology, this person will support multiple security initiatives involving design and implementation of different cyber security initiatives.
This position will frequently collaborate with the City’s Cybersecurity Management and provide guidance and direction for the City’s Cybersecurity program. This person will monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures designed to safeguard the City’s information systems, networks, databases, and cloud environments. They will also support the implementation and administration of cybersecurity tools used to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. The Cybersecurity Admin will monitor security alerts and events using security monitoring and threat detection platforms and investigates suspicious activity across systems, applications, and networks. They will assist with incident response activities, including threat investigation, containment, remediation, and documentation of security incidents.
Other examples of duties include:
Supports the administration of identity and access management solutions, including role-based access control and privileged access management. Assists with the implementation and maintenance of security technologies, including endpoint protection, network security controls, and data loss prevention solutions. Monitors and maintains cloud security posture across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments and assists with configuration of security services such as Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel. Maintains security logging and monitoring through centralized security management systems.
Leads cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives for City employees, promoting best practices related to phishing awareness, password security, and protection of sensitive information. Collaborates with IT staff and cybersecurity leadership to assess vulnerabilities, strengthen security controls, and improve the City’s overall cybersecurity posture. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisory or management staff.
Daily Responsibilities:
• Monitor and manage cloud security posture across Azure and Office 365, ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Monitor security events in real-time using advanced threat detection tools, conducting forensic analysis when necessary.
• Manage Identity and Access Management solutions, including privileged access management and enforce least privilege policies.
• Analyze technologies and establish highly effective processes and protocols to ensure comprehensive protection exists to prevent unauthorized entry into networks and systems.
o Implement Data Loss Prevention solutions to safeguard sensitive data and prevent unauthorized exfiltration.
o Drive creation of countermeasures to protect personnel and information assets.
• Support automation and orchestration to maximize team talent and reduce routine tasks.
o Update and maintain Security Information and Event Management systems for centralized logging, threat detection and analysis.
• Document, prioritize, and formally report incidents, root cause analysis and after-action reports.
• Update and maintain the incident response plan and business continuity plan, ensuring rapid detection, containment and resolution of security events.
• Conduct security awareness training sessions to educate employees and enforce best practices.
PR: $45-$50/hr
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Required Skills & Experience
• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field from an accredited college, university, or vocational school
• 3-5 years of full-time paid experience in cybersecurity, cloud security or IT security
• Relevant certifications (AZ-900, AZ-500, Security+, or equivalent)
• Strong communication, documentation ability, leadership, and organizational skills
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of thirty pounds
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender (Cloud, Endpoint, O365 and Identity) and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Knowledge of Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM) and RBAC.
• Basic knowledge of network security including firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, or endpoint security solutions.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and Zero Trust architecture.
• Basic scripting knowledge such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Relevant certifications such as AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-900, Security+, CISSP, or equivalent preferred.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.