Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Systems and Network Support Manager, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.

 

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer, the Cybersecurity - Network Specialist designs, implements, and supports the security and infrastructure of systems, servers, peripherals, and network devices. The Cybersecurity Network Specialist also analyzes, plans, designs, implements, maintains, troubleshoots and enhances large complex systems and networks security systems, processes, and policies (including but not limited to server virtualization, LANs, WANs, wireless technologies, and the physical and logical components that integrate these systems together as an enterprise networking backbone).

 

Incumbents serve as a senior technical architect and systems integrator for large complex systems or networks and are responsible for engineering and supporting standardized solutions that are reliable, scalable, manageable, secure and accessible.

Employees in this classification monitor the work outcomes of other technical staff. This position serves as the lead technical person in a work unit and provides consultation to other IT job classifications. Employees in this classification work with limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned management or supervisory staff. Exercises no supervision of staff.

 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is assigned to the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department and responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and maintaining the District's computer network and server infrastructure, including hardware installation, software installation and configuration, user administration and maintenance, needs analysis, evaluation of vendor hardware/software capabilities, recommending appropriate systems for purchase, troubleshooting, and monitoring operations. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. Successful performance of the work requires skill in managing projects and coordinating assigned work with other District departments, vendors, and contractors. This class is distinguished from Information Technology/Management Information Systems Manager by the latter's full management and supervisory authority in planning, organizing, and directing the full scope of operations within the department.

 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Design, manage, and maintain the District's Network architecture

Assist in the creation of security policies and procedures.

Assist with ensuring security policies are applied correctly and meet current requirements.

Assist in the creation of security training.

Manage and maintain the District's network authentication systems for wired and wireless network access.

Manage security policies on firewalls.

Manage and maintain the District's security event and information system (SEIM).

Manage and maintain the District's data loss prevention software.

Manage security policies in Microsoft 365 environment.

Manage email security system and policies.

Manage security polices for servers and ensure those policies are applied appropriately and meet current requirements.

Work with all areas of the IT department to ensure appropriate security policies are implemented.

Respond to any cyber incidents or events that occur in accordance with the District's incident response plan.

Design, plan, test, implement, and document complex security enhancements and additions to the network infrastructure.

Contribute to the design and implementation of the District user directory services.

Provide high level support of the District's technology infrastructure including but not limited to firewalls, backup, and disaster recovery systems.

Perform security upgrades on the District's critical IT infrastructure.

Recommend and implement security policies, protocols, and practices and provide training and guidance to staff.

Provide guidance, leadership and mentoring to Systems Engineers and other IT staff.

Support and develop the technical expertise needed to meet long-term business needs.

Coordinate projects and work activities between operations, applications and systems staff.

Implement system software/hardware standards, upgrade procedures, and maintenance activities to meet reliability, security, and accessibility standards and expectations for network systems and servers.

Develop system, hardware, and cost requirements and proposed time frames.

Troubleshoot network hardware and operating problems, including but not limited to connectivity, internet access, e-mail and servers.

Develop and maintain complete and accurate records pertaining to hardware, software, system, and network configurations, changes, outages, and improvement plans.

Compile data and perform analysis as directed.

Maintain currency with advances in security standards and best practices and recommend new technologies and/or upgrades to current technologies to improve security.

Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of faculty, staff, and student workers.

Monitor the work outcomes of other technical support staff and provide performance feedback to supervisors.

Provide assistance and counsel to faculty and staff pertaining to their computing needs.

Maintain inventory and related records of network and server hardware, software and licensing.

Maintain logs and records of work performed.

Participate in establishing and updating network computing standards, policies, procedures, and use guidelines

Perform other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Current NIST, CISO, and A5 standards.

Incident response best practices.

Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory.

Operating principles and characteristics of LAN/WAN, telecommunications, Wi-Fi, client server environments, and personal computing hardware utilized by the District.

Current server virtualization, network switching and routing, firewalls, data backup and recovery solutions, cloud computing resources, VoIP systems, business software applications (IE: Office 365), and related systems used by the District.

Troubleshooting tools for computing hardware and servers, and network equipment including but not limited to switches, routers, and firewalls.

Advanced level knowledge of desktop and server operating systems including Windows and Linux.

Methods and procedures of standardizing, securing, maintaining, and operating computing hardware and peripheral equipment in an enterprise environment.

Software License compliance laws and methods.

Security and business continuity (disaster recovery and backup) planning and execution.

Troubleshooting, diagnostic techniques, procedures, equipment and tools used in computing hardware and peripheral repair.

Technology documentation and presentation techniques.

Project management methods and techniques.

Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff and students.

Ability to:

Apply current NIST and CISO standards to current operations.

Respond to incidents and events.

Plan, schedule and perform complex maintenance and upgrades to critical infrastructure.

Maintain current knowledge of technical advances in all areas of responsibility.

Prepare clear, concise, and accurate system documentation and reports.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds.

Analyze networking systems and problems, modify current standards, and develop new solutions as required to address changing conditions.

Analyze network and telecommunication system requirements and select appropriate hardware and software solutions.

Work independently and exercise sound judgment while meeting schedules and timelines.

Effectively communicate, orally and in writing.

Demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Monitor the work outcomes of other technical support employees and provide constructive feedback.

Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Associates Degree with coursework in cybersecurity, computer and network systems and technologic computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or an equivalent combination education and experience.

Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, a ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and learning impairments.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Relevant industry certifications and training preferred.

 

Five years of professional experience with progressively increasing responsibilities and technical expertise in an Information Technology related field.

 

Other Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant industry certifications and training (E.G. Cisco Certified Networking Associate, CCNA).

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various District sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS/CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice Fingerprints.

Tuberculosis screening.

District pre-placement drug testing at District expense.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage

• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account

• $50,000 life insurance benefit

• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)

• Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)

• Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities

• 22 paid holidays + Paid vacation

• Cumulative sick leave

• Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office/1 day remote (may vary by Department/Position)

• Summer schedule (exceptions apply)

• Receive Longevity Pay for years of continuous service:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion

• Progressive and innovative culture

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:

1. Online application: Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources

2. Cover letter. ^{(Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.)}

3. Resume.

4. Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the job qualifications. (Unofficial computer- generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.

 

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.

 

*Please Note: Documents uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

 

ALL APPLICATIONS MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:

Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources

 

ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:

CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code §11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Any individual with a disability, who requires reasonable accommodation, may request assistance by contacting the Human Resources Office at (310) 900-1600 extension 2400, or completing form PC1105, a minimum of five (5) working days prior to closing date for this position.

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense. During the campus visit, each applicant will be tested and/or interviewed.

The Human Resources Office will rate responses to the questions or interview questions.

Based upon this rating, a small number will be invited to the campus a second time for an interview.

 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate materials for each position. The District does not return materials submitted an application for a position. SUBMISSION OF THESE MATERIALS IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY.

 

During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.

 

The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by letter or email. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Special Trustee has acted upon the District's recommendation for employment.

The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Staffing of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

 

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Compton College (originally Compton Junior College) is a public community college offering a full complement of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Enrolled students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career.

Compton College is part of the Compton Community College District, which encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. About 290 full- and part-time faculty teach more than 40 degree programs and 20 certificate programs.

 

HISTORY OF COMPTON COLLEGE

The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956.

 

In August 2006, the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees approved a Memorandum of Understanding to provide educational and related support services to Compton Community College District residents.

 

On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted initial accreditation status to Compton College. The action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino Community College District.

 

Compton College was officially named the 114th California Community College through unanimous vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019.

 

MISSION STATEMENT:

Compton College is a welcoming and inclusive community where diverse students are supported to pursue and attain student success. Compton College provides solutions to challenges, utilizes the latest techniques for preparing the workforce and provides clear pathways for completion of programs of study, transition to a university, and securing living-wage employment

 

THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact Jennifer Burchett, EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.

 

EMAIL COMMUNICATION

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will

not receive communications by any other method.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.

 

 

The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.

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