Cybersecurity Preparedness Administrator - City of Philadelphia

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The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

The Philadelphia International Airport is managed by the Department of Aviation of the City of Philadelphia.  The airport handles approximately 82,000 travelers per day. The airport Information Technology department is headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The Philadelphia International Airport is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Cybersecurity Preparedness Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity training programs for our organization's personnel and coordinating incident response preparedness efforts.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Analyze, develop, implement, and continuously improve cybersecurity training programs for employees, and stakeholders.
• Design and deliver engaging (online and in-person) training sessions, workshops, and materials on various cybersecurity topics, including but not limited to social engineering awareness, data protection practices and phishing simulations.
• Conduct research to identify relevant security threats and training needs for different business units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs based on emerging threats, regulatory requirements, and organizational changes.
• Implement security awareness training and education initiatives for employees to promote a culture of security within the organization.
• Develop and conduct surveys and assessments to gauge employee knowledge and attitudes towards cybersecurity, and maturity of the cybersecurity training programs.
• Encourage open communication and reporting of suspicious activities.
• Lead by example and demonstrate a strong commitment to cybersecurity.
• Lead incident response efforts by coordinating activities across IT, security, legal, and other relevant teams to contain, mitigate, and remediate security incidents in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and communication protocols to ensure a coordinated and effective response to cyber incidents.
• Develop and lead incident response exercises.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on incident response best practices, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in cybersecurity and incident response through continuous learning and professional development activities.
• Perform other security-related tasks as assigned.

Experience/Required skills:

• Experience with security awareness training programs, platforms and techniques to promote a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies to assess and prioritize cybersecurity training needs based on the organization's risk profile.
• Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and leading tabletop exercises, simulations, and drills to test incident response plans and ensure readiness to effectively respond to security incidents.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay current on emerging trends, threats, and technologies in cybersecurity and incident response.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing, delivering, and managing cybersecurity training programs for diverse audiences, preferably in a corporate or enterprise environment.
• Proven experience in developing, delivering, and managing cybersecurity training programs for diverse audiences, preferably in a corporate or enterprise environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security incidents and develop effective response strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to security-related tasks.
• Experience with incident response tools, forensic techniques, and threat intelligence sources preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices is preferred.
• Creativity and passion for developing engaging training content is a plus.
• Experience with KnowBe4 security awareness training platform is a plus.
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIS CSF, NIST RMF, ISO 27001) is a plus.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Starting salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Important: To apply, candidates must provide a cover letter and a resume.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Philadelphia resident. Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.  Candidate must pass a background check. . Currently, the position is hybrid with a combination of remote and on-site at Philadelphia International Airport (3-days on-site, 2 days remote). This is subject to change.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: Position requires a high level of mental concentration and commitment. 

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
•    We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
•    Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
•    Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
•    Generous retirement savings options are available
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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