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Cybersecurity Analyst

City of Sugar Land, TX Sugar Land, TX

Sugar Land, TX

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$17+/hr Full time Cybersecurity Tools Endpoint Security Identity and Access Management

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Job Description

Join the City of Sugar Land as a non-exempt, full-time Cybersecurity Analyst in Sugar Land, TX (onsite). In this role, you will help protect and strengthen the organization’s technology infrastructure through security operations, monitoring, hardening, and continuity planning.

Responsibilities

Implement, configure, and manage Cisco XDR, Cisco Endpoint Security, and Fortinet Gateways to support proactive threat detection and response.
Monitor network and endpoint activity for security incidents using SIEM and XDR tools.
Investigate, analyze, and respond to security breaches, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Administer and maintain Cisco Firepower and Cisco ASA firewalls to support secure and efficient traffic management.
Administer Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to improve secure access and identity protection.
Perform network hardening to reduce attack surface in alignment with best practices and compliance standards.
Conduct server hardening across Windows and Linux systems to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Review and implement secure configurations, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
Participate in DR drills and testing to validate readiness and response effectiveness.
Maintain up-to-date documentation covering network security configurations, standards, and incident response procedures.
Support compliance initiatives through audits and reporting (including NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls).
Work as an essential employee before, during, and after an emergency or disaster.
Stay current on and comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a direct supervisor or Director.

Requirements

Formal education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another relevant STEM field (or equivalent technical training) backed by industry-recognized credentials and certifications.
Experience: Three years of information technology experience emphasizing infrastructure and operations.
Enterprise security exposure (required): 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing and securing enterprise networks and systems.
Required technology experience: Cisco security and firewall applications and appliances, XDR/MDR, SIEM, NAC, IPS/IDS, IAM, and MFA; plus proven experience with:
- Cisco XDR, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, and Cisco Endpoint
- Fortinet Gateways
- Duo MFA
- Server and Network Hardening
- Disaster Recovery implementation and testing
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and secure network design principles.
Familiarity with incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management processes.
Licensing/eligibility: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License.
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.
Certifications: Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP (Enterprise, Security, or equivalent).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
TMRS pension with 2:1 city match and 457(b) options
Paid holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
Career development programs and growth opportunities
Employee contribution: 7%
City matches 2:1 with 5-year vesting
10 Holidays per calendar year, including one floating Holiday
Vacation:
- Other than Public Safety: 0–2nd Year 10 days/year; 3–10 Years 15 days/year; 11+ Years 20 days/year
- Public Safety: First Year 10 days/year; 2–10 Years 15 days/year; 11+ Years 20 days/year
Sick leave:
- Other than Firefighters: 8 hours/month (max 1,040 hours)
- Shift Firefighters: 12 hours/month (max 1,456 hours)
Sick Leave Incentive Program: annual conversion of sick leave to vacation
Longevity pay: $4.00/month for the first 25 years of continuous employment (max $1,200 annually)
125 cafeteria plan
The City contributes to employee and dependent coverage in the HMO, HDHP, and dental plans offered
Vision care plan (voluntary for employees and eligible dependents)
AFLAC plans (voluntary payroll deduction for Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital policies)
Basic Life and AD&D: one-time annual salary coverage with a minimum of $50,000
Long Term Disability: 60% of salary (depending on position category) up to $7,500/month, with benefits beginning after 90 days of disability
Supplemental Life and AD&D: employees can elect supplemental coverage up to $750,000 for themselves and $250,000 for spouse, plus $15,000 for child(ren)
Short Term Disability (optional): 70% of weekly salary up to $1,500/week (tax free)
Pre-Paid Legal Plan (voluntary): base cost of $7.87 per pay period
Deferred compensation (optional): minimum and maximum contributions set by plan administrator and IRS; city contracts with Dearborn & Creggs and ICMA-RC
EAP administered by Alliance Work Partners (AWP) (registration code: AWP-COSL-3822; 1-800-343-3822)

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