Salary : $58,240.00 – $64,064.00 Annually
Location : Harrisonburg, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5362 – (July 2023)
Department: Emergency Communications Center
Opening Date: 07/20/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Are you searching for a behind-the-scenes but still meaningful opportunity that allows you to utilize your IT experience to support 911 professionals in service to the Harrisonburg & Rockingham communities? If so, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center’s (HRECC) Network Administrator and Information Security Officer (ISO) position may be the right career for you!
The Network Administrator and Information Security Officer (ISO) is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $28.00 – $30.80 per hour (equivalent to $58,240 – $64,064 annually); however, an exact offer will be dependent upon the selected candidate’s qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.*
*Please note that the City has recently adopted a new compensation schedule, and the compensation listed above took effect on June 25, 2023.
As the Network Administrator and Information Security Officer (ISO), you’ll play a vital role in the success of the HRECC by performing difficult skilled technical work for all aspects of the center’s IT network as public safety technology continues to advance at a rapid pace. In this role, you’ll be responsible for technical planning, operation, and maintenance of public safety and non-public safety IT architecture at the center, such as the intranet, internet, servers, switchers, routers, and firewalls. As a subject-matter expert and leader, you’ll have the opportunity to serve as the ISO for the center, which includes coordinating with internal network and cybersecurity team members and external professionals related to risk assessment and mitigation, ongoing security compliance, and fostering awareness with all center stakeholders and users.
A full list of essential job functions and the ideal candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements at Time of Application:
- Associates Degree in information technology, networking, or cybersecurity field and considerable (3-5 years) experience in information technology and hardware/software installation and maintenance work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Availability to primarily work dayshift with nights and weekends periodically, as business needs dictate.
- Availability to participate in on-call or stand-by assignments as needed.
Requirement After Hire Date:
- Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Training within six months of hire.
- Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, CompTIA Network, and CompTIA Security Certification within one year of hire.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISP) within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required for Consideration):
- An undergraduate degree in information technology or cybersecurity.
- Public safety communications and/or project management experience.
- NENA Emergency Number Professional (ENP) Certification.
Successful applicants for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
- DMV Driving Record Review;
- Criminal Background Investigation, including CJIS, Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), and fingerprinting;
- Personal History Statement*.
*Automatic Disqualifiers for Employment at the HRECC per State Regulations:
- Felony conviction;
- Conviction of Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor, excluding those set forth in Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia;
- Two or more D.U.I. offenses;
- Crimes characterized as involving moral turpitude (i.e., lying, cheating, or stealing) or gross misconduct (i.e., crimes against a person and crimes involving drugs or other controlled substances); and
- Other relevant criteria to this position.
*Please note that the list above is not all-inclusive and is subject to the State Regulations, as amended. Candidates may review a copy of the Disqualifying Criteria online.
Supplemental Information
To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/20/2023)
The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg and HRECC are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health and Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Thirteen paid holidays
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account
- Virginia Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare
- Employee Assistance Program
Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.
01
What is your highest level of education?
- Less than 8th Grade
- Completed 8th Grade
- Attended High School
- High School Graduate
- GED
- Attend College
- College Graduate
- Attended Graduate School
- Master’s Degree
- Graduate study beyond Master’s
- Ph.D. or professional degree
02
How many years of experience do you have in information technology and hardware/software installation and maintenance work?
- I do not have any experience.
- I have some experience but less than 1 year of experience.
- I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.
- I have at least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience.
- I have 5 or more years of experience.
03
Which of the following driver’s license do you possess?
- No Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Commercial Learner’s Permit
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B)
04
Are you available to primarily work dayshift with nights and weekends periodically, as business needs dictate?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you available to participate in on-call or stand-by assignments as needed?
- Yes
- No
06
Which of the following do you currently possess? Please select all that apply.
- Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Training
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CompTIA Network Certification
- CompTIA Security Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISP)
- Experience in Public Safety Communications
- Experience in Project Management
- NENA Emergency Number Professional (ENP) Certification
- None of the Above
Required Question