The Information Security Engineer at Georgia Ports Authority helps safeguard virtual data resources by developing and applying security standards and best practices. This onsite role in Savannah, GA focuses on administering and troubleshooting the cyber security infrastructure, supporting key identity and email systems, and coordinating security-related documentation and training.
Role Overview
Working under the supervision of the Director of IT - Engineering, the Information Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security controls intended to protect GPA virtual data resources. The role includes installing, administering, and troubleshooting GPA’s cyber security infrastructure.
- Supports firewall administration and maintains Microsoft Active Directory capabilities.
- Assists with the design and configuration of network, server, and application infrastructure.
- Helps ensure staff training aligns with GPA security policies.
- Upholds GPA values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity, and Opportunity.
- Promotes a safe work environment through participation in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Responsibilities
- Configure, audit, monitor, and support network firewalls.
- Engineer, implement, and monitor cyber security measures to prevent and detect breaches and intrusions.
- Configure and maintain master consoles to monitor performance of security appliances and software.
- Identify possible security violations and take appropriate steps to report incidents.
- Perform, coordinate, and document security-relevant changes.
- Configure, maintain, and support Microsoft Exchange/Outlook hybrid email systems.
- Configure, maintain, and support web-filtering software and appliances.
- Create, maintain, and update security system documentation and drawings.
- Configure, maintain, and support Microsoft Active Directory and Entra Id.
- Maintain network Domain Controllers for maximum uptime.
- Manage systems that control remote access to company networks.
- Assist in the configuration and support of Mobile Device Management software.
- Provide information security and awareness oversight and/or training as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all applicable policies and standards.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of: networking, firewalls, Cisco Enterprise Security systems, intrusion detection systems, VPN, DNS, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, and internet computing.
- Office 365 administration experience.
- Windows Operating Systems and Desktop Environments knowledge.
- Group Policy administration experience is highly desired.
Minimum experience: 1 year.
Education: Preferred Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
Experience (preferred): 1–3 years progressively responsible information technology work-related experience, including 1–3 years experience in firewall administration, data security systems, operating systems, and active directory design/configuration.
Technology Exposure
- Network firewalls; cyber security measures
- Master consoles; security appliances and software
- Microsoft Exchange/Outlook hybrid email systems
- Web-filtering software and appliances
- Microsoft Active Directory; Entra Id
- Domain Controllers; remote access
- Mobile Device Management software
- Cisco Enterprise Security systems; intrusion detection systems
- VPN; DNS; anti-virus software; authentication systems; log management; content filtering
- Office 365 administration; Windows Operating Systems; Desktop Environments; Group Policy administration
Licenses and Certifications
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) is required upon hire.
- Driver’s License: valid state driver’s license is required upon hire.
Additional Notes
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without direct threat to the health or safety of others.
Revised: 1/8/2026
