Job description
JOB
WHO WE ARE At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You’ll be joining a dynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! OUR CORE VALUESIntegrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs. Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships. WHAT WE OFFERThe City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one 401K and 457B Retirement Plans PTO earned within first year12 Paid Holidays per yearTuition Reimbursement PlanYOUR PURPOSE Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to protect critical systems that support an entire community? We're looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst who’s eager to dive into hands-on work, help strengthen our defenses and make a real impact.In this role, you'll be part of the team that keeps the City's digital infrastructure safe. Your day-to-day will include assessing system vulnerabilities, monitoring security tools, and responding to potential threats and incidents. You’ll also play a role in shaping our long-term security strategy—helping to improve our architecture and collaborating with teams across the organization to make sure we're protected from all angles.You’ll work under the guidance of our IT Network & Security Manager, but you’ll have plenty of room to grow, contribute ideas, and take ownership of key initiatives. Whether you're tracking down suspicious activity or helping to write new security policies, your work will help safeguard important services that our residents and employees rely on every day.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO Monitor and analyze network traffic to detect cybersecurity threats.Identify security anomalies and assess controls for weaknesses.Mitigate and contain malicious activities to minimize impact.Investigate cybersecurity incidents or escalate when necessary.Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.Conduct vulnerability assessments and lead remediation efforts.Address compliance issues and remediate non-compliant devices.Maintain and update incident response playbooks with lessons learned.Continuously improve detection, investigation, and response capabilities.Support City departments with regulatory and compliance needs.Communicate effectively with City departments, IT staff, and vendors.Assist in creating cybersecurity awareness programs.Evaluate changes to the City's network security architecture.Develop and maintain information security policies and procedures.
