Assistant Systems Manager - Security

• The Assistant Systems Manager will join the Operations group as a Security Technician responsible for Security initiatives in the Desktop, Server, Applications, and Network areas of the Lehigh County Information Technology Infrastructure. This position should be familiar with the administration and maintenance of an enterprise Server environment, Virtual Server environment, Networking, Firewalls, End user Security Platform, and other Network and Security tools. The Assistant Systems Manager for Security will report to the Security Information Officer.

• This position offers the opportunity to join the Information Department Security Team and administer various Security Tools and manage the training of our employees for our Security platform. This position will: Monitor security alerts, logs, and events from security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus software, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms. Investigate and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities. Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and standards. Conduct routine vulnerability scans and support remediation efforts. Maintain user access controls, permissions, and authentication systems. Support security awareness training initiatives and educate employees on cybersecurity best practices. Assist with risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities. Install, configure, and maintain security software and hardware solutions. Document security incidents, investigations, and corrective actions. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure systems are securely configured and maintained. Perform regular backups and verify data recovery processes as needed. Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices.

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and events from security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus software, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.

• Investigate and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities.

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and standards.

• Conduct routine vulnerability scans and support remediation efforts.

• Maintain user access controls, permissions, and authentication systems.

• Support security awareness training initiatives and educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.

• Assist with risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities.

• Install, configure, and maintain security software and hardware solutions.

• Document security incidents, investigations, and corrective actions.