Job Description
Join Atlanta's mission-critical IT team and serve your community with cutting-edge technology solutions! The City of Atlanta is urgently seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Specialist to modernize our digital infrastructure. This urgent opening offers the chance to shape Atlanta's smart city initiatives while enjoying competitive benefits and career growth opportunities. Apply now to become part of a dedicated public service team making tangible impacts on residents' daily lives.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure for city operations
- Lead cybersecurity initiatives and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations
- Manage cloud migrations and hybrid IT environments
- Provide Tier 3 technical support for municipal systems and applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on smart city technology projects
- Document system configurations and create disaster recovery protocols
- Mentor junior IT staff and conduct technology audits
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive IT experience with government/public sector
- Expertise in Cisco networking, AWS/Azure, and cybersecurity frameworks
- Valid CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Experience with federal compliance standards (FISMA, NIST)
- Strong project management skills with PMP or similar certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
- Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities