Cybersecurity Systems Administrator en Knoxville Utilities Board, TN

About the Department

Classification: Systems Administrator

Work Hours: 40+ hours/week: Monday-Friday

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: The successful applicant will join an existing Cybersecurity team as a systems administrator, with focus on network, cloud, and telecommunications security. The position consists of working closely with end users, system administrators, network engineers, and application developers to architect, adapt and implement security systems and controls. The position will be involved in providing technical support and guidance, test execution, monitoring, problem diagnostics, and cyber event management. 

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work; exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time in normal office conditions, but does involve walking or standing outside periodically for inspections, customer calls, etc. Work requires no unusual physical demands. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with server hardware and operating systems (Windows, Linux, and/or Unix)

• Experience with networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing

• Experience with network protocols, including HTTP, SSL, and IPSec

• Has or is working towards gaining CompTIA Network+, Security+, or other IT-related certifications

• Self-motivated with ability to lead and work independently to complete projects

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements: 

• Experience in networking technologies, network security, network monitoring solutions, and incident response processes

• Knowledge of IP network management, subnetting, routing, network access control, as well as proficiency in programming and scripting languages

• Relevant security certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, SSCP, CCFP, or equivalent, along with a degree in Cybersecurity or a related IT discipline

• 3+ years of combined professional experience in Information Security or related Information Technology role

• Knowledge of operating system, database, and application security configuration

• In-depth knowledge of security systems, including antivirus and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, content filtering, network and application firewalls, authentication mechanisms, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management processes and tools

Other Qualifications

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer