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Assistant Cyber Security Coordinator
Description of Duties
This is a technical position responsible for assisting with the day-to-day administration of a department or agency’s cyber security program. Duties involve assisting in analyzing security threats and the processes, policies and protocols that prevent them. Day-to-day monitoring of a network is conducted to thwart threats and protect data. This position differs from Cyber Security Coordinator by virtue of assisting with cyber security and the lack of developing and managing programs. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a Cyber Security Coordinator or other higher-level staff member.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in an information technology or computer science field; OR,
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in computer and network surveillance, data collection and reporting, network administration, or systems administration; OR,
- Four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in computer and network surveillance, data collection and reporting, network administration, or systems administration; OR,
- Possession of one of the following active Advanced Industry Standard Certifications: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); OR,
- Possession of one of the following active Industry Standard Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Security, CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals Certification, or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in computer and network surveillance, data collection and reporting, network administration, or systems administration; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) above.
NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
