NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Information Technology Security Administrator - Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Harry Reid International Airport - Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$38.23/hr - $56.51/hr
3+ years expThe Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates for the Information Technology Security Administrator position. This role is crucial for providing information technology security administration and enhancing DOA’s network security, cybersecurity operations, and risk and compliance programs.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as an expert advisor to senior management in the development, implementation and maintenance of an information security infrastructure ensuring best practice control objectives for system integrity, availability, confidentiality, accountability and assurance within the context of the airports risk tolerance
Identifies and proposes key information security program priorities, initiatives, plans, practices and tools
Oversees execution of approved information security project plans and provides regular status reporting on progress of such projects
Implement and manage cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, endpoint detection and response, email security, configuration management, continuous monitoring, cloud security, application security, and related items
Provides guidance (e.g., information security risk severity assessments / relative cost benefit analysis etc.) and provides recommendations regarding prioritization of system security infrastructure investments that mitigate risks, strengthen defenses and reduce vulnerabilities
Drafts and proposes organizational information security strategy and action plans based on relevant risk assessment and gap analysis
Develops, publishes, and maintains comprehensive information security standards, policies, procedures and guidelines
Acts as the primary control point during follow-up on significant information security incidents, oversees development of response plans and provides timely update reporting
Advises the management team on risk issues that are related to information security and recommends actions in support of the wider risk management programs
Collaborates with stakeholders and industry partners (e.g., ACI, IATA, A4A, etc.) to ensure information security risks in both ongoing and planned operations are properly considered and that all compliance matters are being adhered to as required
Monitors information security trends and evolving technologies as well as keep senior management informed about related information security issues
Understands potential and emerging information security threats, vulnerabilities, and control techniques and communicates this information to appropriate team members on a timely basis
Provides guidance in the event of a security breach, dealing with all relevant requirements (Federal, State and local) as appropriate
Maintains relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies as needed
Engages and directs outside consultants as appropriate on information security audits
Conducts regular and ongoing monitoring of and reporting on compliance with information security standards and policies
Collaborates with internal security and/or auditing personnel as relevant to information security matters
Directs the development and enforcement of information security and privacy policies in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and standards
Establishes and maintains security and business recovery policies and procedures
Provides security and control measures across multiple computer platforms (e.g. enterprise server, client server, network, Internet/Intranet, and desktop)
Monitors access and use of County information. Implements logging/tracking mechanisms for intrusion detection
Maintains Clark County's Business Recovery Plan
Provides on-going testing of the Business Recovery Plan at the enterprise level (infrastructure organization and teams, hot-site recovery operations) and department level (checklist tests, simulations/structured walk-throughs)
Monitors backup and recovery procedures (enterprise server, mid-range computers, PCs, and networks)
Conducts periodic security assessments and disaster recovery preparedness reviews to evaluate effectiveness and compliance with security and business recovery measures. Incorporates security requirements from governmental and external agencies
Maintains security and business recovery related files, reports, policy manuals, and documentation
Provides liaison with Internal Audit, Office of Emergency Management and Risk Management on security/ business recovery issues and breaches of security
Monitors security and disaster recovery developments in the industry
Provides lead direction and coordination to other information technology staff throughout the County
Provides management with a clear view of security threats/solutions
Promotes the concept of information as an asset or resource
Provides awareness of County's exposure should there be an extended disruption of the County's business functions or information technology capabilities
Assists in planning goals, objectives, procedures and work standards for the unit; provides input into the unit's budget
Contributes to the overall quality of the section's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems, or related field
Three (3) years full-time professional level experience in computer security administration, including contingency planning, preferably in a large mainframe multiprocessing environment
Possession at time of application and maintenance of a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Possession at time of application and maintenance of a CompTIA Security+ certification may be substituted for education or experience up to two (2) years
Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination
Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI
Ability to be granted and maintain a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone
Preferred
Possession at time of application and maintenance of a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CompTIA Security+ or similar are preferred
Benefits
Alternative Work Schedules
More Money in Your Pocket
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
No Social Security Deduction
No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) - eligible first of the month following 15 days of employment
Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance – Employer Paid
AD&D – Employer Paid
Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
13 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Tool Allowance for certain eligible positions.
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Community Volunteer Opportunities
Comprehensive training program
Wellness program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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