Cyber Security Administrator

Job Description

Position: Cyber Security Administrator

Department

Information Technology

Location

Erie County Courthouse

Status

Full Time

Starting Pay Rate

$24.32 Hourly

Hours Per Week

40.0

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

08/05/2026

Pay Grade

NB15

Bargaining Unit

NON-BARGAINING

Posting Number

5814

Definition of Class

• This position reports to the Director of Information Technology. The Cyber Security Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the computer systems and networks. This includes implementing and maintaining security measures, conducting assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents and breaches. This position will also be responsible for educating employees on best practices for cyber security, developing and implementing policies and procedures to protect sensitive information, and working with cyber insurance providers. Applicants should have a strong skillset in networking and firewall technologies, and be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to these systems. The Cyber Security Administrator will be responsible for managing projects independently and also securing grant opportunities to support the ongoing improvement of the government's cyber security infrastructure. The position is also responsible for monitoring traffic and alerts, and for writing and maintaining a disaster recovery plan. In addition, they will serve as a backup for the network administrator and manage and maintain anti-virus and EDR systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring the security and integrity of the government's computer systems and networks
• Implementing and maintaining security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software
• Conducting security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities
• Responding to security incidents and breaches as they arise
• Educating employees on best practices for cyber security
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the security of sensitive information
• Working with cyber insurance providers
• Having a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, as well as experience in cyber security and network administration
• Having strong skills in networking and firewall technologies and being able to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to these systems
• Being able to manage projects independently and having experience securing grants
• Monitoring traffic and alerts and writing and maintaining a disaster recovery plan
• Serving as a backup for the network administrator and managing and maintaining anti-virus and EDR systems
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Maintain familiarity with industry development in hardware and software and ensure that the County is in a position to take advantage of developments that could enhance productivity and/or increase capacity
• Performs related work as required
• Ability to solve complex Problems
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical Skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
• Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a team member
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and two years of experience; or a technical degree and 4 years of experience in a progressive IT environment.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications are a plus

Supervision Received

• Work is performed under the direction of the Information Technology Director

Conditions Of Employment

• The selected candidate will be pre-employment required to obtain, at their own expense, 3 forms of clearance, including:
• PA State Police criminal history record check
• PA child abuse history
• FBI criminal history background check including finger printing

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