Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority · 2 months ago
Cybersecurity Administrator
New Braunfels, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expGuadalupe-Blanco River Authority is seeking a Cybersecurity Administrator to safeguard its information system assets. This role involves managing the organization’s information security systems, policies, and procedures, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and providing mentorship to IT staff.
Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitWater
Responsibilities
Collaborates with IT and business teams to ensure organization’s information assurance policies meet customer, regulatory, and/or industry requirements
Collaborate with IT leadership to design and improve security architecture
Stays current with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement best practices
Recommends and implements security tools and technologies aligned with business objectives
Evaluates third-party vendors and cloud services for security compliance
Supports secure Development (Dev), Security (Sec), and Operations (Ops) practices and integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines
Manages and maintains information security management systems and processes, ensuring they are up-to-date, secure, and operating efficiently
Verifies the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and technology through assessments and control frameworks
Monitors security policies and procedures for applications, operating systems, email, endpoint devices, and physical access
Creates and maintains documentation for security systems, configurations, processes, and procedures
Leads investigations into security breaches, coordinating response teams, and documenting incident reports
Develops and updates incident response plans and conducts simulations
Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, CISA, EPA, AWA, PCI)
Maintains and updates information security policies, standards, and procedures
Conducts regular audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards
Supports internal and external audits, including risk assessments and remediation planning
Provides guidance on interpreting regulatory changes and adapting internal controls accordingly
Provides mentorship and guidance to entry and mid-level IT administrators, fostering their growth through training and development opportunities
Serves as an escalation point for technical issues, resolving high-priority incidents while transferring knowledge and providing training to staff during the escalation process
Fosters a collaborative and knowledge-sharing culture within the IT support teams
Assists in workload management and delegation of support tickets
Provides guidance and training to IT teams on security best practices
Leads security awareness programs for employees company wide
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Expert knowledge of Artic Wolf, Avamar, CrowdStrike, Darktrace, or equivalent platforms
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 suite
Advanced knowledge of application and endpoint policy, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks (NIST, CISA, EPA, AWA, etc.)
Able to demonstrate a mastery of Windows and mobile operating systems
Able to demonstrate a mastery of infrastructure related system configurations, protocols, and best practices
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT administration, with a focus on information security and cybersecurity required. An equivalent combination of relevant experience can be used in lieu of the degree requirement
Expert-level experience with managed detection and response (MDR), endpoint detection and response (EDR), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and data loss and prevention (DLP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and methodologies required
Expert-level experience with network and cellular protocols, firewalls, switches, and routers required
Expert-level experience with web and email filtering required
In-depth experience with enterprise application platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other SaaS solutions required
Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security
Preferred
Familiarity with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) practices and methodologies preferred
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC preferred
Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Linux, Bash preferred
Company
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority offers utility services and operations to communities and customers throughout the Guadalupe River Basin.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase