Information Technology Specialist

Broward County, Florida
$87,341.79 - $139,397.61 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
Jul 01, 2025
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidates for the position of Information Technology Specialist in the Aviation Information Technology Network Security Division. Benefits of Broward County Employment High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation employee match Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Paid Parental Leave The position consists of advanced professional and administrative work with responsibilities to design, develop, implement and maintain advanced information technology security solutions such as Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Intrusion Prevention/Detections systems (IPS/IDS), Vulnerability scanners, Denial-of-Service prevention solutions, Endpoint Detection and Response solutions (EDR), Extended Detection and Response solutions (XDR) and Security Information and Event Management. Shift: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Person at this position will work in collaboration with Cybersecurity Analysts, Security Operations Center and Network Operations Center to make needed changes to all security solutions deployed at BCAD, as well as perform upgrades and new deployments. Advanced knowledge of network technology in addition to advanced knowledge on Cybersecurity technologies is requirement for this position. Must have advanced expertise and work experience with the following Cybersecurity solutions: - Cisco Firepower Thread Defense Solutions and Cisco Firewall Management Center; - Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNAC), Cisco Spaces (formerly DNA Spaces); - Cisco Splunk, Splunk SOAR and Enterprise Security and ReliaQuest GreyMatter; - Cisco XDR, Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics, Cisco Secure Endpoint management (formerly Cisco AMP), - Cisco Secure Malware Analytics (formerly Threat Grid) and Cisco Cyber Vision; - TippingPoint IPS, Radware DoS Solution and Secure Group Tagging on Cisco FTDs and Catalyst switches; Must have deep understanding of NIST Security Framework, MITRE ATT&CK Framework and types of Cybersecurity attacks. This position also requires an advanced expertise, technical and analytical skills to install, configure, administer and troubleshoot the Cisco network L2/L3 switches such as Catalyst 9000 series switches and Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers. Must have advanced knowledge on Internet Protocol suite, OSI model, Netflow, SNMP, VRF Lite, QoS, OSPF, PBR, WiFi Standards, IPsec/SSL VPNs and VoIP protocols. This position also requires extensive experience in packet analysis for security and traffic packet capture analysis for network troubleshooting. This position also requires an advanced experience working with enterprise NMS software tools such Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC), Solarwinds Orion, Intermapper or other enterprise class NMS solutions with open API. Reviews County-wide information technology strategic direction, network and Cybersecurity technologies, industry best practices, related technology studies, and recommends approaches or enhancement plans for incorporation of the emerging technologies when appropriate. Plans, organizes and implements approved emerging technologies. Supervises professional and technical personnel in assigned work teams or sections. Administers County-wide technological specialty functions. Reviews systems designs, development of applications, and documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to departmental standards. Documentation of deployment, security, quality assurance, change controls, and compliance. Performs related work as required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or closely related field. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Requires four (4) years of experience in systems analysis, systems design and/or applications programming relevant to area of assignment including related project management or closely related experience All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport issued SIDA Badge. Must be authorized to drive on County business for duration of employment. Preferences: Master's Degree in Information Systems or related field Cisco Technical Certifications for Associate/Professional/Expert levels in Enterprise, Security or Collaboration tracks Industry Certifications in Cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing Experience with advanced information technology security solutions such as XDR, EDR, NGFW and IPS/IDS Experience with proactive Cybersecurity practices such as Threat hunting and automated respond in SIEM Experience with Airport-Specific IT Systems. Additional Information: All candidates must complete an extensive work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting. Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Provides high-level technical expertise and project management direction of multiple large scale information technology initiatives including technological research, analysis, design, development, and implementation of projects. Reviews County-wide information technology strategic direction, recommends approaches for incorporation of the emerging technologies when appropriate, and implements the approved approach. Reviews programming techniques and recommends information technology solutions, enhancement plans, and related cost-benefit comparisons. Supervises professional and technical personnel in assigned work teams or sections. Plans, organizes and implements approved emerging technologies. Administers County-wide technological specialty functions. Performs project management responsibilities for large scale complex information technology projects. Reviews systems designs, development of applications, and documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to departmental standards. Documentation of deployment, security, quality assurance, change controls, and compliance. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None. SPECIAL INFORMATION Competencies Tech Savvy Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Is an early adopter of new technologies, technical skills, and capabilities that improve performance. Regularly experiments with and leverages technologies and tools to substantially improve performance. Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms. Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work. Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur. Courage Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed. Self-Development Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates a strong commitment to development by regularly practicing and applying new knowledge and skills; is quick to share new learning with others. Creates a thorough, detailed development plan. County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.