MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY MANAGER

GRADE: 17

JOB CODE: 2989

FLSA: EXEMPT

 

Job Summary

 

Design, develop, implement and troubleshoot various information technology security system software and hardware in Unix, Windows, Linux, Networking, Oracle and SQLServer environment. Proactive operational responsibility for incident intrusion prevention and detection, provide technical assistance to the Director Information Technology Security Planning during the investigation of information technology security incidents and report on findings.

 

Scope

 

This position works in the area of Information Technologies Services. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students, outside vendors, and manufacturers. Equipment used includes microcomputers, servers, network switches, communications’ software/hardware and test equipment.

 

Supervision Received

 

This position reports to the Director Information Technology Security Planning; receives general direction regarding routine matters and specific instructions regarding non-routine matters.

 

Supervision Exercised

 

Supervises Network Security Engineer and other assigned staff.

 

Representative Duties

 

Plans, directs, and manages the operation of information technology security systems; provides technical leadership, expertise and direction working with district and college technical staff for design and implementation of information technology security systems; manages information security risk assessments of district-wide enterprise computer systems; evaluates and responds to Internet-wide security threats in relation to local systems; coordinates the operation of district-wide information technology systems; develops best technical practices for securing enterprise wide data and information systems; assists the Director Information Technology Security Planning in the long range planning and development of information technology security strategies, systems architecture and policies; proactively monitors security levels of information technology systems district-wide and establishes baseline security models; works with external law enforcement, College Presidents and Technology Directors, Legal, Human Resources and Internal Audit as necessary to provide technical expertise concerning information technology security incidents; supervises assigned staff; works with outside vendors; performs related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge and Abilities

 

Knowledge of: project management; system software; enterprise application development methodologies in a 2 and 3-tiered computing environment; complex programming languages; database administration; networking principles, protocols and architecture; current trends in information technology network and system security software and hardware.

 

Ability to: build and manage project teams; coordinate diverse technical staff to assist in the response to information technology security incidents; analyze, diagnose, and correct problems related to information technology security systems; research, recommend, design and implement security solutions; assist technical staff district-wide in designing and implementing security software and hardware; organize and prioritize workload; supervise and evaluate staff; communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

 

Training and Experience

 

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be a college degree in Computer Science and/or experience with complex programming languages such as Java, C++, and designing and implementing information technology system and network security solutions in a complex enterprise computing environment.

 

Special Conditions of Employment

 

Be aware of global information technology security threats that could impact local systems 24/7. Remotely monitor and adjust security systems in response to emergent threats.

 

Working Conditions

 

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.