Cyber Security Engineer I

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Cyber Security Engineer I

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Cyber Security Engineer I





Salary



$73,013.53 - $111,329.39 Annually





Location



Henderson, NV







Job Type



Full Time





Job Number



1396OCT25-P-DMK







Department



Information Technology





Opening Date



10/15/2025







Closing Date



10/29/2025 3:00 PM Pacific










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Position Overview



The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Cyber Security Engineer I in the Department of Information Technology.

The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under direct supervision, performs monitoring and analysis necessary for the operation and support of information security systems and processes; conducts analysis and response to monitored events; maintains documentation for information security systems and processes; and performs related duties as assigned.


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(https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1531949)

Click here to learn more about the department of Information Technology.

Click here to see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/welcome-to-henderson) .




Salary and Benefits

+ Competitive Salary Range of $73,013.53 - $111,329.39 Annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity

+ Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**

+ Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**

+ General Increase**

+ **Contingent upon the City’s financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)

+ Work-Life Balance

+ The City of Henderson requires employees to reside in the state of Nevada with the capability of reporting to an on-site location timely, if required

+ The expected schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm (4 day work week)

+ This position is eligible for remote work, with occasional in-person meetings

+ Work schedules and remote work opportunities are subject to change


+ Paid Leave and Holidays

+ Leave and Holidays Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237057)

+ Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy


+ Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:

+ Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Long Term Disability (LTD)

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237064)

+ Retirement Benefits

+ Nevada PERS (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/eap-all-employee-benefits/retirement/public-employees-retirement-system) (Public Employees' Retirement System)

+ Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account

+ Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans


+ Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government

+ Tuition and Certification Reimbursement (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237066) Program, and much more!

+ ***Click here (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/home-hr) to review all City Employee Benefits





Minimum Qualifications



+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related field

+ Two (2) years of information technology experience which included support, administration, and implementation of a combination of at least two of the following: enterprise level end-user technologies, information security technologies, networking, or server administration with one or more operating systems

+ Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered

+ Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check

+ Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years.

Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.

+ Desirable: Possession of any of the following certifications:

+ Network+

+ Security
+ + Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

+ GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

+ GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

+ Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

+ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

+ IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)




Required Documents/Assessment Information


DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Virtual Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, November 13, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview (In-Person) - Wednesday, November 19, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system.

Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above.

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.


Selection Process


The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process.

This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test.

Please see the job description to view the physical requirements.

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.








City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE


+ Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
+ Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
+ Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
+ Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
+ Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT


+ Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
+ No Social Security tax on employee's wages
+ Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
+ Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
+ Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions

+ Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
+ Management Staff - $2,000 annually
+ Executive Staff - $2,500 annually
PAID TIME OFF (PTO)


+ Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
+ From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO.

After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

+ Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month
+ Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month
+ Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month
*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position


BEREAVEMENT LEAVE


+ Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS


+ 13 paid holidays per year
+ Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
+ The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK


+ Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
+ Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS


+ IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
+ IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
+ IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
+ Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
+ Auto and Home Insurance
+ 529 College Savings Plan
+ Supplemental Term Life Insurance
+ Legal Insurance
+ Pet Insurance
+ Identity and Credit Protection
+ PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
+ Long Term Care + Life Insurance


NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

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