City of Cleveland, OH

Description

Cybersecurity and Azure Cloud Administrator

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive professional to fill a hybrid role that combines cybersecurity expertise with Azure cloud administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safeguarding our digital assets while ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our Azure cloud infrastructure. This position requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, cloud architecture, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services.

Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Analyst Duties

• Monitor and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats across the organization.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing.
• Implement and manage endpoint protection, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure secure software development and deployment.
• Maintain compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Provide security awareness training to staff.
• Monitor and analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and other security tools to detect anomalies.
• Investigate and remediate security breaches and incidents, including root cause analysis and reporting.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) policies across systems and cloud platforms.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and auditors for security assessments and compliance reviews.
• Maintain and update incident response plans and playbooks.
• Track emerging threats and vulnerabilities and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments for new technologies, vendors, and business initiatives.
• Support data loss prevention (DLP) strategies and encryption implementations.
• Assist in forensic investigations and evidence collection when necessary.

Azure Cloud Duties

• Manage and maintain Azure resources including VMs, storage accounts, networking, and identity services.
• Implement and monitor Azure security controls such as role-based access control (RBAC), Sentinel and Defender for Cloud.
• Automate cloud operations using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates.
• Optimize cloud performance, cost, and scalability.
• Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place and tested.
• Support hybrid cloud integrations and migrations.
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
• Manage Entra ID, including conditional access policies and identity protection.
• Configure and maintain Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for performance and security monitoring.
• Implement and manage Azure Policy to enforce governance and compliance.
• Support integration of on-premises infrastructure with Azure using VPNs, ExpressRoute, and hybrid identity solutions.
• Manage patching and updates for Intune-hosted systems using Windows Update for Business.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure secure deployment pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Maintain documentation for cloud configurations, procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Participate in capacity planning and cost optimization efforts using Azure Cost Management tools.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud administration.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and architecture.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Relevant certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500, Security+, CISSP, or CEH are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft 365 security and compliance tools.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

This position often times is sedentary in nature and may require long periods of sitting.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Court Expectations of Employee

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects the employee will adhere to its mission, values, policies and procedures in addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job and exhibit a respectful professional demeanor towards Court employees and members of the public.

Qualified applicants may be required to submit to testing and provide writing samples. Proof of education and employment references will be required before a final interview. Employment predicated upon successful completion of criminal record check and drug testing required. You'll be considered a probationary employee for your first 180 days of employment.

This is a full-time/40 hours per week direct hire position with the Cleveland Municipal Court. There is no remote work from home option. The Cleveland Municipal Court offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including cost-effective health, dental and vision plans, paid sick and vacation leave, twelve paid holidays, as well as participation in one of the largest public pension plans in the State of Ohio, the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.