IT Security Specialist

16 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States City of Chicago Full time

Job Summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a highly skilled IT Security Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) department, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our network and systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend weekly briefings with the ITT Director/Asst. Dir., ISO Team, and DTI Sec. Team if/when necessary.
  • Perform ongoing/scheduled scans/audits if necessary.
  • Follow up with 3rd party contractors/consultants for remediation to any known issues as instructed by the IT Security Manager.
  • Monitor network/cybersecurity dashboards for potential threats and notify the proper contact if necessary.
  • Monitor world events pertaining to network and cybersecurity for any potential threats to the CDA/CoC.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus two years of experience in information security, network architecture or engineering, or application development or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Previous IT work experience.
  • Previous work experience in Network/Cyber Security.
  • Knowledge of MS Office applications.

Working Conditions

This position requires a valid license at the time of hire. The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor


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