Not Applicable
Posted April 17, 2026
Job link
Thinking about this job
Responsibilities
Commitments
Responsibilities
- Manages network firewalls, intrusion detection systems, Internet URL, and email content filtering.
- Monitors for intrusion and suspicious activity, password violations, and security violations as it relates to data and network security.
- Coordinates security matters with departmental security liaisons.
- Maintains security by monitoring application security, planning and implementing anti-virus programs, coordinating security issues with departmental security liaisons, and developing and implementing standards, policies, and procedures pertaining to all aspects of network and data security.
- Manages the levels of data security including application security by planning and implementing anti-virus programs, developing and implementing standards, policies and procedures and any other aspects of network and data security.
- Manages network firewalls, Internet URL, and e-mail content filters by monitoring for intrusion detection, password violations, and other security violations, and handling complex issues related to network security.
- Coordinates security issues with departmental security liaisons.
- Supervises security personnel in the administration of daily systems security.
Commitments
The candidate must be able to successfully pass an extensive criminal history and drug screening.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.
This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.
This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education.
Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply.
The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
Note
The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above.
01
Yes
Yes
No
Not Met Priorities
What still needs stronger evidence
Requirements
- The candidate should also be experienced in the development of information security policies, standards and procedures, and administration of Windows 2000/2003 Server with IIS, and Windows Active Directory (AD).
- Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.
- Three years experience.
- Valid Driver’s
- The candidate must be able to successfully pass an extensive criminal history and drug screening.
- Do you have at least three years of experience in network administration and security
- Do you have any of the following Information Technology Technical certifications (Check all that apply):
- MCP XP
- Microsoft MCSE
- CNA
- Do you have knowledge and experience in the following IT areas (Check all that apply).
- Firewall installation & configuration
- Intrusion Detection
- Anti Spam & Filtering
- Network Design
- Project Planning
- Records Management
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge and experience in the following areas will be considered advantageous to any applicant: firewall installation and configuration, intrusion detection and prevention products, anti-spam and content filtering products, familiarity with WAN and LAN hardware and software configurations and network design, project planning, records management, and strong communications skills are considered significant pluses.
- Microsoft MCSE
Education
- (Not required) – Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.
- (Not required) – Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- (Not required) – The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
- (Not required) – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent in management information systems, computer science, or related field.
Description
The City of Norfolk is seeking an experienced professional in the field of network security. The City seeks a candidate with thorough knowledge of network and information security principles with technical skills and experience in firewall management,enterprise anti-virus management, and cross-platform security. The candidate should also be experienced in the development of information security policies, standards and procedures, and administration of Windows 2000/2003 Server with IIS, and Windows Active Directory (AD). Other duties may include: Coordinates and maintains data security throughout the City's local and wide area networks, including network server platforms and mainframe and distributed operating system environments. Develops and implements policies and procedures that pertain to aspects of network and data security. Manages network firewalls, intrusion detection systems, Internet URL, and email content filtering. Monitors for intrusion and suspicious activity, password violations, and security violations as it relates to data and network security. Coordinates security matters with departmental security liaisons.
Essential Functions
Maintains security by monitoring application security, planning and implementing anti-virus programs, coordinating security issues with departmental security liaisons, and developing and implementing standards, policies, and procedures pertaining to all aspects of network and data security.
Manages the levels of data security including application security by planning and implementing anti-virus programs, developing and implementing standards, policies and procedures and any other aspects of network and data security.
Manages network firewalls, Internet URL, and e-mail content filters by monitoring for intrusion detection, password violations, and other security violations, and handling complex issues related to network security.
Coordinates security issues with departmental security liaisons.
Supervises security personnel in the administration of daily systems security.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Three years experience.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid Driver’s
Knowledge and experience in the following areas will be considered advantageous to any applicant: firewall installation and configuration, intrusion detection and prevention products, anti-spam and content filtering products, familiarity with WAN and LAN hardware and software configurations and network design, project planning, records management, and strong communications skills are considered significant pluses. The candidate must be able to successfully pass an extensive criminal history and drug screening.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
Note
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
Do you possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent in management information systems, computer science, or related field.
Yes
No
02
Do you have at least three years of experience in network administration and security
Yes
No
03
Do you have any of the following Information Technology Technical certifications (Check all that apply):
A+
MCDS
MCP XP
Microsoft MCSE
CNA
Microsoft MCSA
Security +
None of those listed
04
Do you have knowledge and experience in the following IT areas (Check all that apply).
Firewall installation & configuration
Intrusion Detection
Anti Spam & Filtering
Network Design
Project Planning
Records Management
None of those listed
Required Question
The City of Norfolk is seeking an experienced professional in the field of network security. The City seeks a candidate with thorough knowledge of network and information security principles with technical skills and experience in firewall management,enterprise anti-virus management, and cross-platform security. The candidate should also be experienced in the development of information security policies, standards and procedures, and administration of Windows 2000/2003 Server with IIS, and Windows Active Directory (AD). Other duties may include: Coordinates and maintains data security throughout the City's local and wide area networks, including network server platforms and mainframe and distributed operating system environments. Develops and implements policies and procedures that pertain to aspects of network and data security. Manages network firewalls, intrusion detection systems, Internet URL, and email content filtering. Monitors for intrusion and suspicious activity, password violations, and security violations as it relates to data and network security. Coordinates security matters with departmental security liaisons.
Essential Functions
Maintains security by monitoring application security, planning and implementing anti-virus programs, coordinating security issues with departmental security liaisons, and developing and implementing standards, policies, and procedures pertaining to all aspects of network and data security.
Manages the levels of data security including application security by planning and implementing anti-virus programs, developing and implementing standards, policies and procedures and any other aspects of network and data security.
Manages network firewalls, Internet URL, and e-mail content filters by monitoring for intrusion detection, password violations, and other security violations, and handling complex issues related to network security.
Coordinates security issues with departmental security liaisons.
Supervises security personnel in the administration of daily systems security.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Three years experience.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid Driver’s
Knowledge and experience in the following areas will be considered advantageous to any applicant: firewall installation and configuration, intrusion detection and prevention products, anti-spam and content filtering products, familiarity with WAN and LAN hardware and software configurations and network design, project planning, records management, and strong communications skills are considered significant pluses. The candidate must be able to successfully pass an extensive criminal history and drug screening.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
Note
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
Do you possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent in management information systems, computer science, or related field.
Yes
No
02
Do you have at least three years of experience in network administration and security
Yes
No
03
Do you have any of the following Information Technology Technical certifications (Check all that apply):
A+
MCDS
MCP XP
Microsoft MCSE
CNA
Microsoft MCSA
Security +
None of those listed
04
Do you have knowledge and experience in the following IT areas (Check all that apply).
Firewall installation & configuration
Intrusion Detection
Anti Spam & Filtering
Network Design
Project Planning
Records Management
None of those listed
Required Question