Manager, Cybersecurity, (A245539-1), 213, Cybersecurity

Revised: 10/01/2024

Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the City's cybersecurity plans and for supervising the staff of the Cybersecurity Division. Develops and maintains Laredo's cybersecurity policies and procedures. Develops and implements security measures to protect the City of Laredo's networks, computers, and systems, in conjunction with other IST division managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
 

• Manages and oversees all Cybersecurity projects, security products, and services for the City of Laredo.
• Performs vulnerability scanning and analysis for the City of Laredo, generates cybersecurity assessments, and reviews them with IST director, the IST assistant director, and fellow IST division managers.
• Develops and reviews the City's Cybersecurity policies to align with relevant industry frameworks. 
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. 
• Makes hiring and termination decisions.
• Prioritizes assignments and directs work.
• Develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work.
• Provides and facilitates employee training and development.
• Approves and/or processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate.
• Completes employee performance appraisals.
• Determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes.
• Acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Performs risk assessments and audits to ensure Cybersecurity policies are being adhered to.
• Coordinates investigations of suspected computer misuse with the appropriate data owners, application owners, and documents results of such investigations.
• Participates in disaster recovery exercises and reviews business continuity plans, and recommends updates as needed.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of business processes.
• Knowledge of scheduling and time management.
• Knowledge of management.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks.
• Knowledge of Project Management.
• Knowledge of time management.
• Knowledge of Network security.
• Knowledge of Workstation and Server operating systems.
• Knowledge of patch management.

• Skills in leadership. 
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

• Construction site
• Confined space 
• Warehouse environment

• Outdoor environment

• Vehicles

• Office or similar indoor environment

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• International travel

• Regional travel
• National travel

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Information Systems, Network Administration, or Cybersecurity.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Cyber Security standards and practices, network security, data center, voice and telecommunications and project management. 

Required Licenses or Certifications

•  None

• CompTIA Security + 
• CISCO CCNA 
• CISSP
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)