Manager, Threat & Vulnerability
Manager, Threat & Vulnerability
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Position Description
About Harris County and Universal Services:
Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeking a Manager Threat & Vulnerability to join our team.
Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County providing Information Technology Public Safety and Justice Technologies 311 Constituent Engagement Services Fleet Services and Records and Information Governance Services.
Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court the Countys governing body directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control infrastructure healthcare housing and justice administration.
This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.
Position Overview:
The Information Security Manager is responsible for protecting Harris Countys information systems and critical assets through the day-to-day management of projects services and personnel within the Cybersecurity Threat & Vulnerability team. This role requires strategic oversight operational execution and leadership to uphold cybersecurity objectives across the organization.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage daily administrative functions and performance evaluations for direct reports within the Threat & Vulnerability Management scope of work.
Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of Cybersecurity services including:
Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation
Threat & Vulnerability Advisory
Daily Threat Monitoring & Response
Incident Response
Firewall Change Requests Review and relevant approvals
Lead or support projects such as multi-factor authentication advanced threat protection cloud security web filtering web application testing SOC development artificial intelligence centralized logging/SIEM etc.
Communicate security vulnerabilities and risk impacts effectively to stakeholders and support mitigation efforts.
Analyze vulnerability data for root cause analysis and trend identification.
Design and implement long-term solutions to systemic security issues.
Act as a subject matter expert on complex technical and business projects.
Support Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigations and resolution efforts.
Review and refine cybersecurity policies in partnership with the C(ISO) standards and procedures for strategic alignment.
Evaluate and select cybersecurity products and vendors through proof-of-concepts and formal assessments.
Oversee the development of documentation and training materials including:
Project plans
Executive presentations
Technical reference documents
Training/job aids
Architecture diagrams
Ensure consistent use of cybersecurity procedures and tools for vulnerability management and reporting.
Stay informed about global threat landscapes emerging technologies and trends and apply them to county operations.
Balance business needs with security requirements and communicate tradeoffs clearly.
Mentor junior managerial and technical staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution.
Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of progressive work experience in Information Security IT Computer Science or a related field.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Proven leadership experience managing a team of 3 or more.
Expertise in designing and implementing security technologies from concept to deployment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating across departments.
Experience with vulnerability assessments and firewall rule request reviews.
Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for any Felony and any Class A Misdemeanor
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor if within the previous 10 years
- Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
- Family Violence conviction
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
One or more of the following certifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
CompTIA Security
Experience:
Hands-on experience with:
Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
Security event monitoring and response platforms
Threat intelligence gathering and analysis
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Experience in CIRT or other incident response efforts.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to resolve challenges through consensus and influence.
Excellent technical writing analytical and problem-solving skills.
Enthusiasm for cybersecurity and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
Broad understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CIS Controls) and compliance regulations (e.g. PCI HIPAA CJIS).
General Information
Location:
406 Caroline Street Houston TX 77002
Work Arrangements:
Onsite (5 days/week)
Work Schedule:
8 hours per day
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
