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Lakeland, Florida Area

Manage cybersecurity functions in the Department of IT, including planning, implementing, and configuring security tools and systems to support city security measures, reduce risk, and ensure data protection. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to ensure robust security measures across the organization.Key Responsibilities:Security System Administration:• Configure and manage security systems.• Maintain secure… Show more Manage cybersecurity functions in the Department of IT, including planning, implementing, and configuring security tools and systems to support city security measures, reduce risk, and ensure data protection. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to ensure robust security measures across the organization.Key Responsibilities:Security System Administration:• Configure and manage security systems.• Maintain secure configurations for VPNs, firewalls, and malware protections.• Serve as IT security expert for hardware/software implementations.Threat Detection and Response:• Collect and monitor security data in real-time.• Identify and respond to security incidents promptly.• Automate routine security tasks and incident responses.• Develop and execute automated response playbooks.Policy and Compliance:• Create and implement IT security policies and procedures.• Propose and enforce policy changes for efficiency and compliance.• Conduct vulnerability assessments and report findings.• Manage patch management processes to mitigate risks.Security Training and Awareness:• Provide security awareness training.• Advise staff on best security practices.Incident Response and Disaster Recovery:• Develop disaster recovery plans.• Monitor logs for security breaches.• Stay updated on new viruses and patches.Governance and Participation:• Participate in security governance processes.• Engage with MS-ISAC for security reporting.Project and Service Management:• Deliver projects within deadlines and budgets.• Develop business cases for new services.General Duties:• Participate in technical training and travel as needed.• Perform duties for department efficiency.• Position is designated Mission Critical. Show less

Lakeland, Florida Area

Reporting to the Vice President, provide technical expertise to architect secure network infrastructure solutions. Data Integrity Services provides managed services & project based consulting to companies across the United States ranging in size from 20 to 1000+ users.•Responsible for identification, configuration and implementation of network perimeter / LAN security. Tasks include (not limited to) allowed/blocked data flow related to TCP/IP, TCP/UDP services, IPS, Web & Application… Show more Reporting to the Vice President, provide technical expertise to architect secure network infrastructure solutions. Data Integrity Services provides managed services & project based consulting to companies across the United States ranging in size from 20 to 1000+ users.•Responsible for identification, configuration and implementation of network perimeter / LAN security. Tasks include (not limited to) allowed/blocked data flow related to TCP/IP, TCP/UDP services, IPS, Web & Application Filtering, Email Security, Identity based firewall rules, NAT/DNAT/SNAT, IPsec and SSL VPN technologies. Responsible for design and implementation of endpoint antivirus strategy which may be cloud or on premise based.• Design and configure Sophos next generation firewall technologies such as SSL VPN, Email & Web Security,IPsec and Endpoint Security solutions.• Design and deploy HP & Dell networking switching & routing solutions for Data / VoIP networks.• Design new and remediate problematic existing wireless networks.• Proactively monitor trends along with continuous technical training to maintain up-to-date product knowledge to stay ahead of the constantly changing IT landscape.• Collaborate with colleagues on projects to assist with designing Windows Server migrations and Network Infrastructure upgrades.• Author internal use software and hardware configuration documentation for use by other Data Integrity Services engineers.• Direct and manage multiple projects on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Show less

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Cybersecurity

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity program focuses technologies and practices designed to protect information and physical.

Associate Of Science (As), Network Engineering, Honors