Salt Lake County · 23 hours ago
Cyber Security Engineer II
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expSalt Lake County is dedicated to enriching the community through its workforce and invites enthusiastic individuals to join their team. The Cyber Security Engineer II will work under the Cyber Security Manager to design, implement, and maintain the county's cyber security programs, ensuring the protection of all systems and resources.
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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
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
Professional certifications related to information security or computer networking are preferred
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
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
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
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements
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
Onsite medical clinic
Childcare and gym
Hospital insurance
Pet insurance
Auto and home insurance
Discounts at County facilities
Company
Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County is a website of the Salt lake country government.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2022-11-03Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Jelani Taylor
Talent Partner
Lisa Hoskins, PHR
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
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