IT Security Analyst

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia – increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

In partnership with the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Office of the Director of Finance, the Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) is undertaking a major Citywide project to modernize core financial, grants, procurement, and supply chain business processes. This project (Optimize Procurement and Accounting Logistics Enterprise Resource Planning and Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence Tool, or “OPAL ERP and DW/BI project”) will replace the existing General Ledger and Procurement systems (i.e. FAMIS, ADPICS, ACIS, PHLContracts, etc.) that support these business processes and will enable the City to realize benefits such as reducing transaction processing time and effort, providing better access to information for reporting and analysis, and making it easier to onboard new employees into these functions.

Job Description

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Security Analyst is responsible for day-to-day oversight of ERP user access control privileges. Also assures that the ERP implementation and all subsequent modifications to all business applications include adequate security and control measures. Working with application support and implementation teams the security analyst is an in-house application-level subject matter expert who diligently assists with the improvement of application security. This is a permanent exempt position that will move to maintenance and support after the project is complete (in 3-4 years).

Essential Functions

During the ERP implementation: 

• • Gather and document security and access control requirements.
  • Meet with functional areas to understand desired controls, segregation of duties and data access requirements.
  • Document role-based security profiles for each functional area including require functions and data access for each role.
  • Participate in discovery activities with the ERP vendor(s) and share documented requirements.
  • Work with functional areas to refine requirements as needed based on future ERP system capabilities and vendor recommendations.
• Learn ERP system functionality including security and access control capabilities.
  • Participate in training sessions.
  • Review and understand system documentation.
• Configure and deploy security and access controls.
  • Participate in development activities when required by ERP vendor(s)
  • Validate decisions made by ERP vendor(s) match requirements.
  • Document configurations to facilitate future support of access controls and security.
  • Participate in other required activities to meet delivery schedule.
• Execute and document unit test cases.
  • Develop test cases based on required controls, segregation of duties and data access.
  • Validate test cases with functional areas.
  • Perform and document testing activities and share results with ERP vendor(s).
• Provide weekly tasks reports to development leads.

After the OPAL ERP and DW/BI project has been deployed:

• Update and maintain access profiles as needed for any changes in application.
• Prepare for software updates and identify required testing scenarios.
  • Review system enhancements and documentation as they are released by the vendor(s)
  • Participate in regression testing efforts.
• Monitor system security and access controls.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to keep data confidential.
• Strong problem solving and analytic skillsets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to create user and project security documentation and procedures, clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced organization.
• Hands on experience with ERP/BI development and integration technologies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information systems, computer engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 – 5 years of experience with ERP systems (Workday), workflows and system security.
• Experience with implementing ERP and/or DW/BI solutions strongly preferred.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, writing sample, references and resume.

Salary: $90,000

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

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