| Security
Systems Specialist |
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| Under direction, performs technical data systems management
work, testing, evaluating, modifying and maintaining
computer operating systems. The work of the class involves
designing, operating and maintaining data systems used
to support important security, administrative, planning
and instructional programs. Work consists of setting
up, programming and maintaining databases on microcomputers;
positions may also serve as the principal technical
user/designer of mainframe databases, which are maintained
by central data processing staff Workers have substantive
knowledge of the data and its uses, which permit them
to design, program, and manage the data systems to meet
program requirements.
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| Considerable knowledge of data systems design and management
principles and techniques. Considerable knowledge of
quantitative methods of analysis and research. Considerable
knowledge of computer science. Working knowledge of
mathematics and statistics. Ability to design and operate
data systems to provide technical information for administrative
and planning purposes. Ability to modify, adapt and
change systems to meet requirements. Ability to produce
and explain technical and administrative reports for
non-technical users. Ability to perform computer programming
as required and to apply mathematical and statistical
procedures to the analysis of data. Good communications
and human relations skills.
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| Bachelor's degree, including courses in computer science
and/or programming. Experience in data systems design
and management that included the application of mathematical
and statistical analysis to large and complex databases.
Other combinations of applicable education, training
and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities,
and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position
may be considered. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Sustained operation of computer terminal for prolonged
periods. |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) None |
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Installs network operating systems, a wide variety
of updated software packages and products and
resolves associated problems/malfunctions
Attends meetings to provide technical input on technology
and enterprise security standards
Carries out software upgrades, subsystem integration,
and configuration modifications.
Provides advanced level support for web and e-mail
filtering, systems management, and application configurations.
Interacts with other departments in the maintenance
of security procedures.
Monitors and documents uptime of network operating
systems and assessment applications; works with vendors,
other MCPS staff in IT security problem resolution.
Assists in information security forensic investigations.
Conducts systems vulnerability assessments and systems
audit analyses.
Assists in development and management of the disaster
recovery plans and the implementation of disaster recovery
procedures.
Provides detailed reports for IT security management.
Responsible for data security administration - coding
ACF2 access rules, first-level account maintenance support
for directors/principals.
Installs, maintains and provides problem determination
and resolution for ACF2, CAI tape management software.
Maintains tape robotics (ATL/VTS) and manages the MCPS
tape library for mainframe data.
Monitors DASD (disk drive systems) installation and
utilization.
Provides capacity planning reports.
Creates, modifies and tests security classes and form/tab
access.
Generates user accounts while granting appropriate
security access and maintains request forms for auditing
purposes.
Documents procedures and templates. Provides auditing
reports to stakeholders.
Enforces password changes for enterprise systems, coordinating
through the Help Desk.
Oversees the work of assistant in performing HRIS security
administration tasks.
Troubleshoots computer system problems and provides
technical assistance on all aspects of system operation
and maintenance, including call-in, on-site, and remote
diagnoses.
Meets with vendors to discuss new hardware/software
and network/enterprise security technologies.
Performs related duties as required. |
