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Story County reclassifies vacant IT support role as Cybersecurity Analyst, citing $26,500 annual cost increase

Story County Board of Supervisors · January 27, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved reclassification of a vacant Computer Support Specialist position to a Cybersecurity Analyst to cover critical operations and risk management; the reclassification was estimated to cost "approximately $26,500.00 per year."

Story County supervisors approved reclassifying a vacant Computer Support Specialist position to a Cybersecurity Analyst on Jan. 27.

Colin Gerst, Information Technology Director, asked the Board to re-evaluate the vacant position to address cybersecurity and risk-management needs, stating the cost of the reclassification is "approximately $26,500.00 per year." Supervisor Lisa Heddens moved and Supervisor Latifah Faisal seconded the reclassification; the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The IT Department will proceed with hiring and update the Board on budget implications as staffing actions proceed.