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Lewis and Clark County · 6 days ago

CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

Helena, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Lewis & Clark County IT&S Department is hiring a Cybersecurity Specialist to protect the County's IT infrastructure and citizen data from cyber threats. The role involves continuous security auditing, monitoring network infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with IT policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Assists with protecting the Organization's IT infrastructure, public services, and data from cyber threats

Performs continuous technical security auditing and monitoring across desktop, server, network, and cloud environments to identify misconfigurations, unauthorized access, and policy violations

Monitors network infrastructure logs from firewalls, switches, routers, wireless controllers, and VPN systems to identify anomalous traffic patterns, lateral movement, or unauthorized connections

Reviews and enforces cloud and hybrid identity logs, authentication events, and administrative actions to ensure proper access controls and policy enforcement

Analyzes and correlates desktop, server, network, and cloud log data to identify security threats and anomalies

Identifies misconfigurations in operating systems, applications, and network devices that increase security risk

Develops, tests and updates vulnerability management by verifying patch levels, configuration changes, and compensating controls across endpoints, servers, and network devices

Mitigates device compliance policies, patch management, and endpoint detection and response solutions to safeguard assets

Collaborates with desktop, server, and network administrators to remediate identified risks and validate corrective actions

Implements and validates password policies, MFA enforcement, and privileged access controls

Performs in-depth Active Directory auditing, including user and computer accounts, group memberships, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), service accounts, and delegated permissions

Assists in ensuring user education and compliance with IT&S and Organizational technology policies and procedures

Conducts and documents security awareness training programs for the Organization

Conducts cyber security investigations following established incident response procedures

Documents, mitigates and resolves incident response efforts by providing technical analysis of activities during security events

Reviews backup, recovery, and system event logs to verify readiness for ransomware or data-loss scenarios

Assists in reviewing and updating of IT&S security policies, protocols and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

CompTIA Security+Information securitySystems auditingSecurity monitoringActive DirectoryNetwork securityVulnerability managementCybersecurity frameworksTechnical auditsData analysisTask prioritizationEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, computer or network engineering

At least two (2) years' experience in information security, systems auditing or security monitoring

Security+ or equivalent security certification required

Two (2) years of computer technology experience can be substituted for a degree

Knowledge of Lewis and Clark County and IT&S policies and procedures

Knowledge of desktop, server, and network architectures commonly used in enterprise and public-sector IT environments

Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems, including authentication, authorization, logging, security concepts and auditing

Knowledge of Active Directory architecture, including domain controllers, replication, Group Policy, security and identity lifecycle management

Knowledge of network principles and security for TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, VLANs, and intrusion detection/prevention

Knowledge of security logging sources from endpoints, servers, network devices, and cloud platforms

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST publications and other recognized models

Knowledge of sources of security event data, including log management, monitoring tools, and related technologies

Knowledge of security auditing and monitoring practices for Active Directory, cloud systems, and technology infrastructure

Ability to use common computer hardware such as desktops, laptops, servers, thumb drives, switches, Firewalls, USP's, desk phone, cell phone, mouse, and keyboards

Ability to perform technical audits of workstations, servers, Active Directory, and network devices for security compliance

Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards

Proficient in analyzing data and information

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet investigative and reporting deadlines

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, vendors and citizens

Ability to follow internal ticketing procedures for reporting and tracking security incidents

Ability to implement password complexity and MFA policies in accordance with IT&S standards

Ability to use NIST Cybersecurity Framework categories to assess current security environment

Must be able to successfully pass a Federal and State criminal history background check

Benefits

Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.

PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents

Retirement plans

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee.

Wellness Screening Incentive

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Working in a fast-paced environment

Professional development and training opportunities

Cost of living increases

Market adjustments

Step based wage increases

Longevity pay

Paid parental leave