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Salt Lake County · 18 hours ago

Cyber Security Engineer II

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Salt Lake County is dedicated to serving the community and is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to enhance its cyber security programs. The role involves designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect the County's IT systems and data.

Customer ServiceGovernmentService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Complies with and promotes all IT security policies, processes, procedures, and best practices

Act in an advisory role to other teams both internal to IT and throughout the county

Deploys and integrates IT security and privacy-related programs designed to protect the County’s systems, applications, and data

Identifies and communicates security issues and their impact on the IT organization and the County and assists with executing successful solutions while tracking and achieving measurable results

Establishes and maintains positive business relationships with users countywide to actively market and educate them on the importance of security cooperation and compliance

Deploys, as instructed, the Information Security plans and short-term and long-term strategies for the IT organization and the County

Documents processes and monitors systems that report on the effectiveness of systems and controls necessary to protect the County’s information technology systems, assets, and interests

Monitors compliance with the organization's information security policies and procedures among employees, contractors, partners, and other third parties and resolves potential issues as needed. Assists with information security risk assessments

Responds to information security incidents and follow up to ensure that proper protection and corrective measures have been successfully taken

Performs and participates in forensic investigations and audits as required

Design, develop, and implement security controls for payment card data systems

Implements a cloud security strategy to protect County IT systems and data in PaaS, SaaS, and laaS environments

Embraces managed security service options as they are considered

Stays current with technical knowledge in information systems, security and privacy technologies, best practices, and use of appropriate security controls and methods

Maintains certifications as specified by the Associate Division Director, Cyber Security

Qualification

Information SecurityCyber Security ProgramsCloud Security StrategyForensic InvestigationsCompliance KnowledgeProject FacilitationEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or closely related field, plus four (4) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of eight (8) years of related education and experience

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements

Complies with and promotes all IT security policies, processes, procedures, and best practices

Act in an advisory role to other teams both internal to IT and throughout the county

Deploys and integrates IT security and privacy-related programs designed to protect the County's systems, applications, and data

Identifies and communicates security issues and their impact on the IT organization and the County and assists with executing successful solutions while tracking and achieving measurable results

Establishes and maintains positive business relationships with users countywide to actively market and educate them on the importance of security cooperation and compliance

Deploys, as instructed, the Information Security plans and short-term and long-term strategies for the IT organization and the County

Documents processes and monitors systems that report on the effectiveness of systems and controls necessary to protect the County's information technology systems, assets, and interests

Responds to information security incidents and follow up to ensure that proper protection and corrective measures have been successfully taken

Performs and participates in forensic investigations and audits as required

Design, develop, and implement security controls for payment card data systems

Implements a cloud security strategy to protect County IT systems and data in PaaS, SaaS, and laaS environments

Embraces managed security service options as they are considered

Stays current with technical knowledge in information systems, security and privacy technologies, best practices, and use of appropriate security controls and methods

Maintains certifications as specified by the Associate Division Director, Cyber Security

Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and best practices for voice and data networks; applications and architecture; design and testing; hosting and cloud-based services; Internet/Intranet technology and mobile devices

Knowledge of information security architecture, technologies, tools, practices, and controls

Knowledge of operations, services, concepts, terms, and activities common to a comprehensive, state-of-the-art information systems security program and current regulatory requirements

Knowledge of current and emerging security technologies including by not limited to Firewalls, Remote Access Methods, Email Security, Encryption Methods, Vulnerability Management, Traffic Management, Security Event Information Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Identity and Access Management

Knowledge of understanding PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and CJIS compliance requirements and how to protect PII

Knowledge of methods and techniques for evaluating information security and developing appropriate resolutions

Skills and abilities to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Skills and abilities to think logically and systematically; solve complex problems; apply general principles to specific conditions effectively

Skills and abilities to facilitate projects and meetings as assigned, comfortable working with all levels of the organization

Skills and abilities to analyze business and technical processes and determine ways of making them more efficient

Skills and abilities to remain calm under stress and can quickly adjust, evolve and multi-task between several competing priorities at once

Skills and abilities to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Skills and abilities to be able to work independently or as part of a larger security team

Preferred

Professional certifications related to information security or computer networking are preferred

Benefits

Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution

Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees

Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account

100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option

Professional Development

Plus Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

Company

Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County is a website of the Salt lake country government.

Founded in 1850

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.slco.org

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