Cyber Security Administrator
Salary: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually Location : 1601 - Innovation & Technology Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 10381-HR Department: 1601 - Innovation & Technology Division: 160102 - Innovation System Services Opening Date: 05/28/2026 Closing Date: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Cyber Security Administrator The City is seeking a Cyber Administrator who is responsible for monitoring, triaging, and investigating security alerts that impact our environment. This role focuses on operational security functions, including incident investigation, security tooling administration and hands-on support for implementing and maintaining security controls. The Cyber Administrator works closely with the Cyber Architect, Network and Infrastructure Managers to strengthen the City's overall security posture while promoting cybersecurity as a collaborative and business-enabling function. Examples of Duties Under administrative direction, oversees, manages, and prioritizes assigned departmental activities. Monitor operating budget and preparation of same. Develop and implement strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity. Establish key performance indicators (KPI), quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines and standards to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improvement. Plan, organize and direct day-to-day operations and programs. Plan, monitor and analyze metrics for to ensure timely completion of established goals and objectives. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Urban Studies or related field of study is required. Six years of full-time paid experience in a leadership role in related field is required; three of those years must involve development, implementation and/or management of programs and services. Demonstrated organization, communication, and leadership skills through progressively responsible roles, culminating in a senior leadership role. Experience in developing strategies and plans. Knowledgeable of organizational functions and principles, including but not limited to, human resources management, finance, customer service, production. (Substitution: Two years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.) Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Supplemental Information Additional Duties and Task Security Operations and Monitoring Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, cloud platforms and other security toolsInvestigate suspicious activity by collecting evidence, analyzing logs, and escalating incidents as neededDocument investigation notes, timelines, and outcomes for all security eventsTune alerting rules and detection logic to improve efficiency and reduce noise Incident Response Support Serve as the first responder for security incidents, ensuring timely triage and escalationAssist the lead Cyber Analyst during active investigations and coordinated response effortsMaintain and update incident response procedures, checklists and documentationParticipate in tabletop exercises, lessons-learned reviews, and improvements to processesSecurity Controls Administration Support deployment, configuration, and maintenance of security tools, including EDR, MDM, vulnerability scanners, and cloud security platformsWork with Network, Applications and Infrastructure teams to apply technical and administrative controls based on end user and regulatory requirementsHelp implement policies, standards, and procedures across endpoints, networks and cloud servicesMaintain inventories, dashboards, and reporting for security technologiesPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of Microsoft Defender (Cloud, Endpoint, O365 and Identity) and Microsoft Sentinel.Knowledge of Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM) and RBAC.Basic knowledge of network security including firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.Experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, or endpoint security solutions.Understanding of cloud security principles and Zero Trust architecture.Basic scripting knowledge such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.Relevant certifications such as AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-900, Security+, CISSP, or equivalent preferred. The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, EmpoweringEmployees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do. The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.