Cybersecurity Engineer G126 Information Technology

Cybersecurity Engineer G126 Information Technology

Salary

$59,494.53 Annually

Location

Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000351

Department

Information Technology

Division

Information Technology

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position supports the Information Security Manager by performing the daily operational tasks needed to maintain the cybersecurity posture of the Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG). The Cybersecurity Engineer monitors security tools, reviews alerts, assists with investigations, completes routine security checks, and communicates findings to the Information Security Manager.

The role focuses on hands-on, day-to-day security operations. Additionally, the role helps implement the procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise systems, communications, and assets from internal and external threats as defined in the organization's security program.

• Monitors security logs, alerts, and dashboards related to email security, endpoint protection, SIEM activity, and other tools.
• Documents and escalates anomalies, suspicious activity, and alerts to the Information Security Manager.
• Performs daily health checks on critical security tools to ensure proper functionality.
• Assists in the intake, documentation, and preliminary investigation of security incidents.
• Follows established incident response procedures under the direction of the Information Security Manager.
• Gathers evidence, compiles logs, and helps with containment steps such as password resets or workstation isolation.
• Assists with maintaining and delivering cybersecurity training materials.
• Helps perform regular access reviews to ensure users have appropriate permissions.
• Assists in verifying compliance with CCG security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Reviews workstation, server, and network device settings for adherence to configurations established by the Information Security Manager.
• Assists in tracking vulnerabilities, patch cycles, and remediation progress across departments.
• Conducts routine scans and compiles results for the Information Security Manager to review.
• Maintains records of investigations, monitoring activities, and security tasks.
• Updates internal knowledge bases, security procedures, and documentation as directed.
• Prepares summaries, trend reports, and statistics for the Information Security Manager. Helps review existing security measures and identify areas for improvement.
• Conducts basic research on emerging threats and technologies and shares findings with management.
• Participates in periodic disaster recovery, incident response, and business continuity testing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with security logs, email security systems, antivirus tools, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Good communication and customer service skills when working with other departments.
• Ability to follow established procedures accurately and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to research and stay aware of ongoing threat developments.
• Basic understanding of relevant state and federal cybersecurity expectations.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience such as:

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in IT support, network operations, cybersecurity, or related field of work.
• CompTIA Security+, ISC(2) CC, or other equivalent industry certification.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing and walking. The employee must occasionally lift light and heavy objects, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room. Occasional travel to other CCG facilities may be required.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Youre reviewing alerts in your SIEM and notice something that doesnt look right but doesnt clearly match a known pattern either. Walk me through how youd investigate it before deciding whether to escalate.

04

Tell me about a time you had to explain a security issue or policy to someone in a non-technical department who didnt want to hear it. How did you handle that conversation?

05

What experience do you have with endpoint protection, email security tools, or SIEM platforms specifically? Which tools have you used and what did you actually do with them day to day?

06

Youre asked to do a routine access review and you notice someone has permissions they clearly shouldnt have anymore, maybe a former employees account still active, or someone with access way beyond their role. What do you do?

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR