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Cybersecurity Engineer G126 Information Technology

Columbus Consolidated Government -
Columbus, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$59,494.53 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Research

Full Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position supports the Information Security Manager by performing the daily operational tasks needed to maintain the cybersecurity posture of the Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG). The Cybersecurity Engineer monitors security tools, reviews alerts, assists with investigations, completes routine security checks, and communicates findings to the Information Security Manager.

The role focuses on hands-on, day-to-day security operations. Additionally, the role helps implement the procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise systems, communications, and assets from internal and external threats as defined in the organization’s security program.

Monitors security logs, alerts, and dashboards related to email security, endpoint protection, SIEM activity, and other tools.
Documents and escalates anomalies, suspicious activity, and alerts to the Information Security Manager.
Performs daily health checks on critical security tools to ensure proper functionality.
Assists in the intake, documentation, and preliminary investigation of security incidents.
Follows established incident response procedures under the direction of the Information Security Manager.
Gathers evidence, compiles logs, and helps with containment steps such as password resets or workstation isolation.
Assists with maintaining and delivering cybersecurity training materials.
Helps perform regular access reviews to ensure users have appropriate permissions.
Assists in verifying compliance with CCG security policies, standards, and procedures.
Reviews workstation, server, and network device settings for adherence to configurations established by the Information Security Manager.
Assists in tracking vulnerabilities, patch cycles, and remediation progress across departments.
Conducts routine scans and compiles results for the Information Security Manager to review.
Maintains records of investigations, monitoring activities, and security tasks.
Updates internal knowledge bases, security procedures, and documentation as directed.
Prepares summaries, trend reports, and statistics for the Information Security Manager. Helps review existing security measures and identify areas for improvement.
Conducts basic research on emerging threats and technologies and shares findings with management.
Participates in periodic disaster recovery, incident response, and business continuity testing.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and best practices.
Familiarity with security logs, email security systems, antivirus tools, and endpoint protection platforms.
Good communication and customer service skills when working with other departments.
Ability to follow established procedures accurately and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to research and stay aware of ongoing threat developments.
Basic understanding of relevant state and federal cybersecurity expectations.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience such as:

One (1) to two (2) years of experience in IT support, network operations, cybersecurity, or related field of work.
CompTIA Security+, ISC(2) CC, or other equivalent industry certification.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing and walking. The employee must occasionally lift light and heavy objects, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Standing – for sustained periods of time.
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room. Occasional travel to other CCG facilities may be required.

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