Security and Network Administrator, Associate

Job Title: Security and Network Administrator, Associate
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Systems & Network Supervisor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: F
Req ID: IT-022601SNAA
Grade Range: $62,000 (min) $70,290 (mid)
Resume Deadline: Until Filled

MISSION CONTRIBUTION: Work performed supports the mission of "securing the future for Ohio's police and firefighters" by ensuring the performance of OP&F's systems and information infrastructure. As a result, information and systems used to process police and fire members' benefits and to run OP&F operations are guarded for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

SUMMARY: The Security and Network Administrator, Associate monitors the network and computer system environment, responds to network and system security alerts, assists with end user training and maintaining software and hardware documentation, and works with IT department teams to ensure that systems and networks are managed securely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.

• Monitor the network and computer system environment for security vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and respond to system and network alerts.
• Assist with network security and hardware maintenance.
• Assist with user security training and awareness campaigns.
• Maintain industry standard software and hardware installation/configuration procedures and documentation.

• Maintain proficiency in all software required for the position.
• Comply with policies and procedures and recommend changes for approval as needed.
• Work with all OP&F staff, departments, and divisions to deliver high quality service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: The Security and Network Administrator, Associate position requires a willingness to learn and grow in the security side of networks. Must be organized, analytical, results-oriented, and possess clerical skills. Requires ability to research and track issues through resolution. Able to collaborate with other functions in IT and update documentation. Approachable, flexible, self-starter/self-motivated, curious, and committed to continuous learning.

• Tech Savvy
• Manages Complexity
• Action Oriented
• Directs Work
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Nimble Learning

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s (B.A.) or Associate’s (A.A) or technical certificate and two or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of firewalls, switches, load balancing, wireless access points, desktop and server operating systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft’s enterprise technology platforms, including Azure, Active Directory and Office 365.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent certification preferred.

Language Skills:
Ability to listen and communicate clearly. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to write business correspondence, reports, and procedures.

Office Software Skills:
Ability to use word processing software and advanced features of spreadsheet software.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, ratios, percentages, and other calculations specific to this position. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and correctly deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk; hear; reach with hands and arms; use hands; work with a computer, monitor, and peripherals, sit/stand/walk; climb stairs; stoop; and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
OP&F is a conventional office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.