CYBER SECURITY OFFICER

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Administration, 201 S Hamilton St, Dalton, GA, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01717
Department: Information Technology
Division: Technical
Opening Date: 07/23/2026


Description
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The Cyber Security Officer is responsible for overseeing the overall Cyber, Information and Data security for the entire County; Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actualsecurityproblems.TherolecoversstrategicoversightofITSecurityandincludesdevelopinga strategic vision, scoping of requirements, design, development, implementation of IT Security Solutions, along with incident response, and adherence to all necessary protocols, regulations, compliance and any legal requirements.

*OPEN UNTILL FILLED*

Examples of Duties
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Strategic decision-making, system implementations, and the adoption of new processes and proceduresimprovingthesecurity androbustnessofyourorganizationsinfrastructure,ITprojectsand associatedsystems.
ResponsibleforreviewingandmonitoringtheCounty'scurrentData,ITandInformationSecurityand anynewsoftwareorhardwaremodificationsimpactinguponoveralldatasecurity.
Protectssystemsbydefiningaccessprivileges,controlstructures,andresources.Recognizesproblems by identifying abnormalities; reportingviolations.
Definition,Scoping,Creationandexecution ofITandDataSecuritystrategiesenhancingthereliability and security of the Information Systems, projects and underlying data at yourorganization.
Overseeing staff assigned, allocating resources to ensure that staff deliver secure and robust IT solutions to any of the organizations identified and agreed requirements.
Overseeing planning and execution of necessary vulnerability audits, penetration testing or forensic IT audits and investigations. Ensure that outputs improve your organizations IT Security.
Assists in the integration of new Information Systems Development with the organizations overall IT, Data and Information Security policies.
Ensure compliance with any related legislation, such as the Data Protection Act, ISO standards or relevant government regulations.
Essential Functions (continued)
Assist in staff training in all the latest security awareness skills, check associated protocols, methodologies and procedures are implemented related to Cyber Security.
Assists in the budget allocations and associated financial forecasts relating to Information Technology, Data and Information security.
Conducts presentations and effectively representing the department and the County in contacts with other agencies, vendors, contractors and a wide variety of groups and individuals; Serves as a Liaison to Security partners, stakeholders, vendors, and third-party service or solutions providers.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Employees in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authorities.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Technology or a Cyber-Security related field.
7) to Ten () years' experience and/or training that includes computer programming, software configuration, data analysis, data base design/administration, networking systems, computer operations/maintenance, and project coordination OR have a combination of education, training, and work experience that is equivalent to #1 and #2 above that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must be able to be GCIC ( &Integrity) certified within first 60 days of employment and every year there after
Valid State of Georgia driver's license.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Technology or a Cyber-Security related field.
2. Three (3) to Five (5) years' experience working for County or Local government

Supplemental Information

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization : Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction : Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, or electric currents.
Whitfield County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
FULL-TIME - Benefits package includes paid time off, retirement, and option to participate in 457 Plan. Health benefits are also included .

PART-TIME and/or TEMP/SEASONAL POSITIONS - The above listed benefits DO NOT apply.
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