Cybersecurity Program Manager

Intercity Transit is a nationally recognized urban transit system that is innovative, and mission driven. We are a public agency that provides fare-free public transportation (fixed route transit, and ADA paratransit) and vanpool service, to the people who live and work within Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm. Through our work, we provide transportation to jobs, schools, community events, and personal and business activities. We invite you to join us in our mission to provide and promote transportation choices that support an accessible, sustainable, livable, healthy, and prosperous community.

If you have:

• Interest in protecting information assets, data, and operational systems.
• Ability and desire to write information security policies.
• Experience with modern cyber technology.
• Success in collaborating and partnering with others.

As the Cybersecurity Program Manager, you will:

• Gather and analyze threat intelligence. Monitor computer networks for security issues and vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate planned security measures to protect information from unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure. Participate in the evaluation, development and implementation of security standards and procedures for multiple platforms. Develop specifications for network security and protection technologies. Assist with manning anti-virus and anti-spam systems.
• Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
• Coordinate mitigation of detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard and a hardened environment.
• Coordinates the efforts of security vendors, contractors, and staff to ensure maximum use of security equipment and software. Deliver regular high quality cyber security awareness training to staff.
• Develop company-wide best practices for IT security and develop incident response and mitigation plans.
• Conduct routine cyber table-top exercises. Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Are you the one we are looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of increasingly responsible cybersecurity experience in medium to large organizations OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• One or more of the following certifications are preferred: Security +, ISACA: CISA/CISM, ISC2: CISSP. Other cybersecurity industry certifications may be considered.
• Washington State driver’s license or the ability to respond in a timely manner to issues arising throughout the Intercity Transit service area on a 24/7 basis.
• You must be willing to submit to a criminal background investigation, the results of which must meet the agency’s hiring criteria.
• Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks; current cybersecurity best practices; TCP/IP, VLAN, DHCP; fundamental computer forensic skills; advanced network principles and concepts; and Cloud platforms (such as Azure and AWS).
• Skilled in the ability to research and learn new information; advanced troubleshooting skills; defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing conclusions, and making appropriate recommendations; excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication; troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, network, and peripheral problems; preparing reports; and audit and compliance.

What’s in it for you?

• Receive a competitive salary of $93,130.34 - $125,717.18 yearly in addition to annual general wage/cost of living adjustments typically received in January and step increases in July (if not at top of salary range).
• Currently this position is working hybrid remote with an occasional need for additional onsite work; an ability to work from home (i.e., reliable Wi-Fi, confidential space) is essential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• PERS Retirement Plans (through Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System) along with voluntary deferred compensation plans (401k and 457) with employer match up to 6.2%.
• 12 to 25 vacation days per year depending upon date of eligibility and length of service.
• 12 days of sick leave per year depending upon date of eligibility.
• Up to 48 hours of floating holiday time.
• $200 incentive for each COVID-19 booster vaccination dose.
• $420 cell phone allowance semi-annually.

Ready to jump on board?

We would love for you to apply! Please submit a completed application online at www.intercitytransit.com/employment. You must include a letter of interest and resume that covers your last ten years of professional experience and describes how you meet the qualifications of the position. Be advised, we will not consider incomplete applications. Intercity Transit’s preferred method of communication is via email, so an accurate and active email address is essential.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Intercity Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. We also take pride in being a drug free workplace. Note that Intercity Transit is subject to requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and CFR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibit the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Intercity Transit.