Information Security Engineer, IT Specialist III - Baltimore City Department of Information Technology

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The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst serves as a working-level technical resource within the Baltimore City Information Technology (BCIT) Information Security (InfoSec) Division, responsible for continuous monitoring, detection, and initial analysis of cybersecurity threats targeting city infrastructure, systems, and data, escalating complex or high-severity matters to senior SOC staff. This role supports the intersection of threat intelligence, incident response, and security operations, helping translate threat data into actionable alerts under the guidance of senior analysts and SOC leadership. 

The IT Specialist III Analyst is expected to operate with moderate independence on routine monitoring, triage, and documentation tasks, escalating complex or high severity matters to senior SOC engineers, and collaborating with the Vulnerability Management team, network operations, and agency IT leads as directed. This position supports the security posture of Baltimore City's enterprise environment and helps ensure compliance with applicable frameworks including CJIS, HIPAA, CIS Controls, and NIST. 

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: 

• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and enhancement of microcomputer systems and mainframe client servers.
• Knowledge of the interrelationship of systems analysis, computer programming, and information technology operations.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in network-based communications systems.
• Knowledge of computer-based communications protocols.
• Knowledge of security groups and roles and assignment of those roles.
• Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.
• Skill in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting network programs, hardware, and systems.
• Skill in cartographic map design, accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements, layout and design.
• Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.
• Ability to design complex systems consisting of a wide variety of programs, procedures, and forms.
• Ability to schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and repairs.
• Ability to write detailed technical reports and analyses.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of computer systems software and operating systems.
• Ability to develop systems software and systems software testing procedures.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months.

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                              

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.                              

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.                  

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.