Austin Aviation - Cybersecurity Analyst Senior (Security Engineer)

Job Description:

Austin Aviation - Cybersecurity Analyst Senior (Security Engineer)

Description

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• Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
  
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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under direction of the Information Security Office (ISO), this position promotes, supports, and implements the City’s Information Security Program as a senior member.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Participates in the development and implementation of procedures to support information security and privacy strategies and policies.
  
• Participates on project teams of large enterprise or department projects to support compliance with applicable information security and privacy policies and standards.
  
• Assists in conducting information security or privacy awareness activities, such as presentations, training development, and other awareness methods.
  
• Performs information security and privacy control assessments for systems.
  
• Evaluates cybersecurity and privacy tools; reviews proposals for purchases of new hardware and software; and analyzes the potential impact from using these technologies.
  
• Coordinates, performs, and tracks vulnerability and penetration testing, monitors and reviews log information from various networks or systems.
  
• Participates in information security, privacy, or risk assessments and remediation efforts for new and existing assets and data.
  
• Analyzes log files from a variety of sources to investigate any potential compromise of City networks or other electronic resources; and participates in cybersecurity incident response and investigation.
  
• Leads incident response activities for information security and privacy incidents.
  
• Assists in providing contract oversight.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances and other requirements governing technology, security, privacy, and risk.
  
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
  
• Knowledge of data networks, systems, security and privacy capabilities, and security and privacy tools.
  
• Knowledge of principles and practices of systems and network operating system implementation and support.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in documenting and maintaining complex application and process or configuration information.
  
• Skill in installing and maintaining applications, operating systems, or equipment.
  
• Skill in providing technical support in a variety of work environments.
  
• Ability to collaborate and compile clear and concise reports.
  
• Ability to take initiative and seek innovative solutions.
  
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to various audiences.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City personnel, vendors, contract service providers, and the public.
  
• Ability to cooperate with others by sharing information, presenting ideas and concerns, and answering questions.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to work, collaborate, and when required, lead in a team environment.
  
• Ability to perform complex information security and privacy analysis, audits, reviews, and other logistics requirements and performance reporting.
  
• Ability to document and flowchart computer-based systems.
  
• Ability to understand audit data, documents, and reports.
  
• Ability to facilitate and deliver training.
  
• Ability to continuously learn and grow through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of related experience. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Industry certifications may be considered as substitution for education.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in configuring and managing next-generation firewalls, including Palo Alto, and Cisco ASA.
  
• Experience in deploying and administering site-to-site and client/server VPN solutions with multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  
• Experience in configuring and managing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or similar.
  
• Possession of a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or an equivalent professional certification.
  
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as part of regular job duties.
  

Notes to Candidate:

POSITION OVERVIEW

Utilize advanced technical expertise to enhance network security and segmentation architecture, developing and implementing data security measures to protect IT and OT systems from cyber threats. Responsibilities include managing network security infrastructure, performing continuous monitoring, and proactively adjusting security controls to ensure the safety and integrity of the airport’s critical systems.

SALARY:

$91,080 - $117,000

ASSESSMENT:

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

TRAVEL:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
  

• Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
  

• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
  

• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
  

• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
  

• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
  

VETERAN:

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL:

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.

CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK:

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT/DIVISION EMPLOYEES:

Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE:

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

ON-CALL/CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.

WORK HOURS:

Core Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hours may change depending on departmental needs.

Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.

BENEFITS:

Working with Aviation provides a number of health and welfare benefits see City of Austin Promotional Benefits Overview and click HERE to learn more.

See us in action: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - AUS - YouTube

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THE JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-12-02