NEOGOV · 1 day ago
IT SECURITY ENGINEER II-III
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$10,390.47/mo - $14,190.97/mo
2+ years expThe County of Monterey is committed to innovative technology solutions for government services. They are seeking an IT Security Engineer II/III to ensure the integrity and availability of County data by monitoring information assets and responding to security incidents, while collaborating with various departments to manage security risks.
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Responsibilities
Performs threat hunting activities including intrusion detection, log analysis, SIEM and malware analysis
Performs security forensic investigations at the direction of the Chief Security Officer and/or the County Counsel's Office
Performs security incident response activities including containment, eradication and recovery of affected systems
Provides technical consultation, guidance, and assistance to management and system users to ensure the protection of systems and networks by providing controls, processes and procedures
Provides technical consultation and management in identifying, evaluating, and documenting us of systems and other related equipment to ensure compliance with security requirements
Collaborates with the Chief Security Officer on optimization of the security footprint
Serves as a technical resource and functional leader in areas of expertise
Performs difficult and complex forensic investigations at the direction of the Chief Security Officer and/or the County Counsel's Office
Administers and performs difficult and complex information security tests and evaluation programs to ensure that the applicable systems are operating in accordance with Information Security requirements
Provides advanced technical consultation, guidance, and assistance to management and systems users and ensure the protection of information security software systems by providing controls, processes, and procedures
Provides advanced technical consultation, guidance, and assistance in the security and architectural design of the network
Participates in the design and implementation of complex security solutions for intrusion detection and notification, security auditing, alerting and response, and protection
Participates in the development of original techniques, procedures, and utilities for conducting Information Security risk assessments
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university
Two (2) years of professional experience performing information security administration or systems management within an information technology environment; or two (2) years of experience performing work equivalent to an IT Security Engineer I in the County of Monterey
Possession of a valid California Class 'C' driver's license with a satisfactory driving record or be able to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
Successfully pass a background investigation including but not limited to a fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Be available to work outside of normal business hours as needed, including on-call, evenings, weekends, holiday and during times of emergency and/or disaster
Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, trustworthiness, professionalism, and a strong work ethic, supported by effective interpersonal and communication skills
Possess a solid foundation in information security principles and practices, including intrusion detection, threat hunting, incident response, digital forensic investigations, vulnerability management, and compliance auditing
Broad understanding of rapidly changing security threats, vulnerabilities, safeguards, and countermeasures
Experience implementing, managing, and supporting next-generation Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms
Experience securing cloud and hybrid environments
Knowledge of key information technology domains, including applications, systems, networks, data platforms, and voice communication protocols
Preferred
Possession of a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificate
Possession of a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certificate
Benefits
The County of Monterey offers and excellent benefits package.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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