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GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: MANAGER, TECHNOLOGY (Security and Systems)
RANGE: M - 7
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of an assigned manager, use independent judgement to plan, organize,
implement, complete, and manage Information Technology Security and Computer Systems that
have significant impact and visibility. Perform complex and independent research and analyses
for an assigned District program area to provide leadership in all aspects of Security and
Computer System management including development, planning, implementation, completion,
and follow-up. Provide leadership in all aspects of Information technology security and systems
administration including development, implementation, completion, and follow-up.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Facilitates and fosters business process analysis related to Information Technology Security,
conducts needs analysis and related functional requirements assessment specific to districtwide
technology security and systems operations.
Leads research efforts to discover best-practice solutions to streamline business processes and
educate users on information security, and in computer system administration.
Maintains effective communication and working relationships with administrators, contractors,
and staff within the assigned and related projects.
Consult with and advise managers and technical representatives on technology security and
systems administration on the project application, interpretation of technical and security
information, and the implication on operations and procedures.
Manage and perform system administration of the District's ERP hardware and software
development, production, and testing platforms.
Develops, implements, and monitors security practices of all network services maintained
equipment including firewalls, VPNs, switches, APCs, and other supporting systems.
Maintain and support documentation and reports for networked and security systems.
Evaluate, select and install computers and related hardware and software; analyze, re-design and
modify existing systems software and hardware as needed to improve security, performance or
correct deficiencies; develop and maintain system software required to support the District Data
Centers, and Districtwide computing
Install and configure mainframes, network servers, communication equipment, network/local
printers, and personal computer hardware and software.
Provide leadership for support personnel assigned to systems and security projects. Train, and
provide work direction to personnel as assigned.
Coordinate, develop, and oversee the training of Districtwide Staff to promote security awareness.
Responsible for account generation and ERP access and maintenance; computer room fire
suppression and alarm systems; off site storage of backup tapes; backup/recovery planning and
performance; systems and database security.
Establish controls and methods to assure accuracy, security and compliance with established
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procedures; perform risk assessments, develop and configure system security measures to
prevent unauthorized access to the computer system and databases.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Participate on, and provide technical assistance to District and College committees.
Serve as liaison with outside agencies and other districts on assigned projects.
Prepare detailed procurement specifications such as request for bids on computer and related
equipment.
Serves on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports
to appropriate managers.
Keeps abreast of security and system administration trends and developments
Monitor and adjust OS (operating system) structures and parameters.
Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of information technology,
process analysis, security and implementation; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
Participate in the selection of staff.
Performs related duties as required.
Maintain departmental area(s) in a safe, clean and orderly condition; assure compliance with
established safety procedures and regulations.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF;
Capabilities and limitations of operation systems and support software
Analysis and formulation of new computer programs and systems
Principles of leadership and supervision
Principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, development, implementation and
maintenance.
Principles and techniques in computer, network and data security
Methods and techniques of programming development and project control
Project and research planning and design, data collection, analysis, report preparation and
presentation of results.
Principles and techniques of operation systems including, Unix, Microsoft Windows Server,
Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems and other related systems.
Specialized interactions between the web and computer systems for functional integration
purposes
Principles and techniques of scripting and programming in the Unix and Window environments
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Technical aspects of telnet, ftp, TCP/IP communication, encryption and firewall technologies.
Computer software such as compilers, utility programs, and pre-packaged software
Operations, capabilities, and limitations of a variety of computers and related equipment
Principles and practices of providing technical assistance, training and work direction
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including telephone techniques and
etiquette.
Technical aspects of field of specialty
ABILITY TO:
Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
Collaborate with management, department heads, and administrators, and end users to resolve
complex issues
Evaluate computer hardware and support software and make appropriate recommendations.
Analyze and mitigate any possible network and server security vulnerabilities. Monitor for and
report on any unusual intrusion activity and react swiftly to prevent or mitigate breaches.
Analyze and define security requirements for local and wide area networks.
Learn applicable sections of California Education Code and other applicable laws
Provide leadership to users and address issues/problems.
Learn district organization, operation, policies and objectives
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing computer languages and script languages utilized in the
Microsoft and Unix environments (such as Shell Scripts, vbscript, powershell, PERL, AWK, SED,
and EXPECT)
Analyze, design, develop, implement and maintain complex system, programs and procedures
Prepare clear and logical reports, proposals and other written materials
Configure, program, and operate a variety information technology equipment
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Train and provide work direction to others; assign and review the work of personnel
Read, understand and explain technical materials and policies
Research and analyze data and information, reason logically and creatively and develop, evaluate
and effectively present alternative recommendations.
Establish and maintain a complex record storage and retrieval system
Analyze PC and mainframe system requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: Bachelor's degree computer science,
information systems, Information Technology Security, or related field. Increasingly responsible
experience in systems administration and security on enterprise class computer systems.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Information Systems environment subject to lifting up to 50 pounds, moving and installing
information technology equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed,
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the classification.
Est. 5/2016