PUBLIC HEALTH AND CYBER SECURITY ANALYST

Recruitment #2307-2302NR-001

Introduction

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.


The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Purpose

The Public Health and Cyber Security Analyst works with medical professionals to gather, analyze and disseminate threat information and intelligence to public and private sector partners for the eight counties of Southeast Wisconsin. The incumbent in this position will also assess cyber threats and prevent cybersecurity risks through information sharing.

Essential Functions

Technical

  • Monitor cyber threats through open-source reporting, suspicious activity reports, and reports from the public; conduct analysis of the threat information and intelligence to check for credibility. 
  • Disseminate threat information and intelligence to public and private sector partners for the eight counties of Southeast Wisconsin to mitigate cyber related incidents through bulletins, email, or in-person presentations.
  • Participate in weekly intelligence/threat briefings. 
  • Utilize departmental and external databases to collect, analyze, and interpret data using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Outreach and Education
  • Provide presentations on collected data to departmental members, other law enforcement agencies, and outside partners. 
  • Provide outreach and education training regarding Active Shooter, Public Safety, and Violence Prevention consistent with the mission of Southeastern Wisconsin Threat Analysis Center (STAC). 
Operational Support 
  • Collaborate with the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), Milwaukee Health Department (MHD), and the Department of Administration-Information Technology Management Division (DOA-ITMD) to establish and maintain a system for ensuring that security and privacy policies are met. 
  • Promote and maintain strategic security relationships between internal resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations. 
  • Keep informed regarding trends, issues, current and emerging technologies.

 

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must serve on call and work beyond normal business hours to meet deadlines and for emergency cyber threat response. 
  • Maintain physical presence at the office location within the City of Milwaukee Police Department-Fusion Division. 
  • Must have the physical ability to lift and move up to 10 lbs. occasionally as well as to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for extended periods; must have manual dexterity to operate computer equipment.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test, MPD background investigation and Homeland Security clearance prior to an offer of employment.

Minimum Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, criminal justice, crime analysis or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
  2. Two years of Information Technology and/or Cyber security experience performing duties closely related the essential functions listed above.
  3. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required at the time of appointment and throughout.

 

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

 

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers. 

Desirable Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in information technology, criminal justice, crime analysis or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. 
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
  • Experience with public health or medical cyber security procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

  • Knowledge of technology environments, including information security, cyber security, medical security, building security, and security solutions.
  • Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), or comparable programs; Structured Query Language (SQL); Tableau; geographic information systems (GIS); relational databases; and spreadsheet programs.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • Knowledge of the principles and methods for planning, organizing, and developing cyber security and facility security system technologies.
  • Knowledge of the characteristics, features, and integration capabilities of computer systems.
  • Knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems.
  • Knowledge of systems design and development from business requirements analysis to day-to-day management.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to security.
  • Ability to read and interpret a wide range of complex documents, from policies to technical documents.
  • Ability to apply information technology to solve complex security problems.
  • Research skills to study cyber security issues and make recommendations.
Interpersonal and Customer Service

  • Ability to build and maintain rapport with sworn and non-sworn staff, City managers, elected officials, vendors, and consultants.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Communication

  • Written communication skills, including the ability to write correspondence, reports, technical documentation, and policies and procedures.
  • Verbal communication, presentation, and training skills to effectively share information with individuals of all technical levels.

Critical Thinking and Professionalism

  • Decision-making skills and sound judgment to aid in choosing appropriate courses of action.
  • Organizational skills to plan and accomplish work, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all work-related activities.
  • Ability to understand and develop organizational goals and objectives.
  • Self-directed and self-motivated.
  • Ability to engage in continuous improvement activities to improve departmental programs and services.
  • Ability to exhibit exemplary professionalism and represent the department honestly and ethically.
  • Commitment to professional development and staying informed of cyber security trends.


Current Salary

The current salary range (2IN) is $63,865-$85,151 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $65,781-$87,706 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

 

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

 

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

· Health and Dental Insurance

· Paid Parental Leave

· Comprehensive Wellness Program

· Onsite Clinic Services

· Onsite Employee Assistance Program

· Alternative Work Schedules

· Long Term Disability Insurance

· Group Life Insurance

· Tuition Benefits

· Paid Vacation

· 12 Paid Holidays

· Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

· Flexible Spending Arrangement

· Commuter Value Pass

 

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

 

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

Additional Information

  • APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting, http://city.milwaukee.gov/jobs.
  • If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
  • The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.