The IT Security Technician will assist with all security related functions including design, specifications, configurations, installations, and maintenance of local area network hardware, software, and telecommunications services; purchasing and maintaining equipment inventory; user setup, maintenance, and training; and resolving operational issues. Specialized technology related security functions such as account creation, maintenance, and auditing, vulnerability assessment and remediation, preparation and maintenance of disaster recovery and backup systems, security audit preparation and reporting, malware detection and remediation, and security intelligence and event management.
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Responds to the needs and questions of network users concerning their access to resources on the network and operation of various software programs
- Establishing and maintaining network users, user environment, directories, and security
- Install necessary servers
- Create redundant/failover systems
- Maintain proper environment
- Constant monitoring of hardware to ensure zero downtime and prevent equipment failure
- Review and report issues of concern from external security threat notifications sources
- Audit and remediation of systems and account security functions and components
- Security intelligence event monitoring and management functions
- Malware scanning and remediation
- Vulnerability scanning and assessment
- Security audit review and preparation
- Suspicious email review and remediation
This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.
THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Portland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Portland is a TMRS City at 7%, 2:1 match. Optional 457, Roth IRA and Cafeteria Plans available.
Qualifications
• Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university required. • Over one year of related experience required • Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s Class C license • Must possess excellent customer service skills.
Special Requirements
Please fill out the "Police Officer" application.
To Apply
Applications available online at portlandtx.gov. Completed applications may be emailed to humanresources@portlandtx.gov, hand-delivered, or mailed to the City of Portland, Human Resources, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374. Resumes not accepted in lieu of a complete City of Portland application.
