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County of Monterey · 4 days ago

IT SECURITY ENGINEER II-III

Salinas, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$10,390/mo - $14,191/mo

2+ years exp

The County of Monterey is dedicated to providing essential technology solutions and is seeking an IT Security Engineer II/III to join their Information Technology Department. The role involves ensuring the availability and integrity of County data through threat detection, incident response, and security audits, while collaborating with various departments to manage security risks effectively.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Information Security principlesThreat huntingIncident responseDigital forensic investigationsSecurity InformationEvent Management (SIEM)Vulnerability managementCompliance auditingCloud securitySecurity OrchestrationAutomationResponse (SOAR)Customer serviceEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

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

Four (4) years of progressively responsible 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 II in the County of Monterey

Successfully pass a background investigation including but not limited to a fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice

Possess 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

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

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

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

County of Monterey

Monterey County's Mission The Mission of Monterey County is to Excel at providing Quality Services for the benefit of all Monterey County residents while developing, maintaining, and enhancing the resources of the area.

Founded in 1850

Salinas, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.co.monterey.ca.us

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