IT SECURITY SPECIALIST_
Chicago
**Description:**
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IT Security Specialist, SR - $103,176.00
Chicago Department of Aviation
MIS-Department (ITT Information Technology and Telecommunications) Division
**Number of Positions: Five (5)** **(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)**
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
· Attend weekly briefings with the ITT Director/Asst. Dir., ISO Team, and DTI Sec. Team if/when necessary.
· Daily morning scrum with the security specialist team: review any observed/remediated events overnight and discuss daily tasks and any outstanding tasks needing attention.
· Perform ongoing/scheduled scans/audits if necessary.
· Follow up with 3 rd party contractors/consultants for remediation to any known issues as instructed by the IT Security Manager.
· Coordination of tasks with other IT Security Specialist team (ISO Team) if necessary.
· Aid with ongoing scans/audits if necessary.
· Interface/review/follow up with the City’s CISO and IT Security Team pertaining to policies and procedures as well as any amendments pertaining to the CDA.
· Monitor network/cybersecurity dashboards for potential threats and notify the proper contact if necessary.
· Monitor world events pertaining to network and cybersecurity for any potential threats to the CDA/CoC.
· Other tasks as assigned by the ITT Director/Asst. Dir., IT Security Manager, and/or executive team
_Additional duties may be required for this position._
**Location:** **CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION**
**O’Hare International Airport – Terminal 1**
**Address:** **1** 0510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago
**Shift:** Varies
**THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE**
**Qualifications:**
**MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS** **:** Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus two years of experience in information security, network architecture or engineering, or application development or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
**NOTE: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings and occasional weekends.**
**NOTE: Must be flexible to travel to Midway Airport, based on operational needs.**
**NOTE: This position requires a valid license at the time of hire.**
**NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.**
**SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:**
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
**Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:**
+ Previous IT work experience.
+ Previous work experience in Network/Cyber Security.
+ Knowledge of MS Office applications.
**ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.**
**The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.**
**City of Chicago**
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
**Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm.** **Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. on July 26, 2024** **. No exceptions will be made.**