Airport Cybersecurity Coordinator

Airport Cybersecurity Coordinator Examples of Duties Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same.

Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications.

Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required.

Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Supplemental Information Additional Requirements Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10-year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check, employment background check, and Security Threat Assessment. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.

Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Availability for on-call support and occasional after-hours work for critical system maintenance. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. or a related field. Certifications : Industry certifications such as Security+ (CompTIA), CySA+, CASP+, CEH, GSEC, SSCP, or similar.

Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GCIA, GPEN, or OSCP (a plus). ITIL Foundation certification beneficial for IT service processes. Vendor-specific security certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, Splunk, Azure Security, Sentinel) preferred. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls). Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Azure Sentinel, QRadar) and log analysis.

Familiarity with EDR/XDR technologies, vulnerability management tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Knowledge of network security fundamentals, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and cloud security architectures. Experience performing incident response, digital forensics, and root-cause analysis. Ability to write scripts or automate tasks (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is considered a plus. Basic technical knowledge of relevant protocols and technologies such as DNS, HTTP, FTP, SSH, TCP/IP Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in high-pressure environments. Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in security documentation and reporting. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across IT, operations, and business stakeholders. Strong ethical judgment, confidentiality awareness, and adherence to security best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities The Cybersecurity Analyst safeguards the airport’s technology environment by monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems. Reporting to the Cybersecurity Manager, the analyst conducts ongoing security assessments, analyzes logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and SIEM platforms, and investigates potential security incidents to ensure rapid containment and remediation.

The role develops and maintains security policies, supports vulnerability management and patching efforts, and collaborates with internal IT teams to ensure secure system configurations and deployment practices. Additionally, the analyst contributes to incident response planning, supports compliance with TSA and industry standards, and promotes security awareness through staff training and cross-departmental communication.

Security Monitoring & Incident Response Monitor and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats across enterprise systems. Analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and other security tools to detect anomalies. Investigate and remediate security breaches, including root-cause analysis and documentation. Maintain and update incident response plans and playbooks. Security Assessments & Compliance Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing.

Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and industry standards). Collaborate with third-party auditors and vendors on formal reviews. Perform risk assessments for new technologies, vendors, and business initiatives. Endpoint, Network, and System Protection Implement and manage endpoint protection solutions, firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems. Support identity and access management (IAM) policies across on-prem and cloud platforms.

Assist in forensic investigations and evidence collection as needed. Support data loss prevention (DLP) and encryption initiatives. Policy Development & Security Governance Develop, maintain, and enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure secure software development and deployment pipelines. Track emerging threats and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.

Maintain documentation for security processes and standard operating procedures. Cloud Security Support (Azure ) Support Azure security tools such as RBAC, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Entra ID. Automate cloud operations using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates. Configure and maintain Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and governance policies. Support hybrid cloud integrations and secure architecture alignment activities.

Training & Cross-Department Collaboration Provide cybersecurity awareness training to staff. Work collaboratively with IT teams, operations, and business units to ensure secure implementations. Participate in planning discussions to align cybersecurity requirements with business needs. Additional Responsibilities Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for project management processes. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Metrics of Success Timely completion of assigned cybersecurity tasks and remediation activities Consistently meets deadlines for incident response actions, vulnerability mitigation, and routine operational duties. Accurate, complete, and up-to-date security documentation Maintains clear incident reports, configuration records, risk assessments, and compliance artifacts with minimal need for revision. Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams Demonstrates strong communication and coordination with IT operations, Airport ITS leadership, airport business units, and external partners.

Reduction in missed deadlines or scheduling conflicts related to security initiatives Improves planning accuracy and follow-through for patch cycles, assessments, cloud security tasks, and policy implementation. Consistent compliance with airport, TSA, and cybersecurity program standards Ensures all activities align with regulatory, operational, and cybersecurity requirements, maintaining readiness and risk-reduction posture. https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources/total-rewards 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.