NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Senior IT Security Engineer
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $157K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is part of King County's Department of Information Technology, which is hiring a Senior IT Security Engineer to join its Security and Privacy team. The role involves managing and deploying security controls and technologies to protect against threats impacting King County services.
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Responsibilities
Monitor security technologies, service & incident queues, and telemetry
Respond to security/identity alerts, incidents, and events
Establish, monitor, and enforce security policy and standards
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more security-related platforms or technologies
Serve as an escalation point for advanced and complex technical support, incidents, and service requests
Conduct proactive threat hunting to Identify and remediate vulnerable technologies, applications, and configurations
Triage and respond to security incidents independently and/or in a group setting
Provision security and identity services and provide break/fix support for King County security platforms/services
Responsible for operational performance, monitoring, and documentation of assigned security technologies and services
Assist with the onboarding and offboarding of security and identity technologies and services
Work directly with Security Operations Manager and Security Architecture to identify and implement automation strategies that increase operational performance and integrate technologies to improve service provisioning and detection/response capabilities
Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures for security, and security-related technologies
Participate in change management, architectural reviews, and risk mitigation processes
Lead the testing of service performance after change management is implemented
Maintain technical road maps and documentation incorporating emerging developments and changes
Develop and/or improve technical solutions and tools and automate repeatable tasks
Recognize and identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change or development
Serve as occasional Security Incident Manager or Security Incident Coordinator
Analyze and test the performance impact of new and emerging technologies and processes, documenting functional requirements and technical specifications of new solutions
Participate in After Hours Support (AHS) rotation
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Five years of general IT experience that includes at least three years of security-related work
Two years or more experience in IT security
Demonstrated knowledge of information security principles and best practices
Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in broad areas of technology including but not limited to Active Directory, Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Linux, encryption, access control, and endpoint protection
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more programming or scripting languages, such as PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, C#, or other(s)
Demonstrated knowledge and experience querying and analyzing log data
Demonstrated experience in security incident response and investigation
Knowledge and ability to keep abreast of new and emerging information technology and security technologies
Knowledge of information classification concepts and procedures for information compromise
Strong time management and organizational skills
Preferred
SANS GIAC certifications
CCNA/CCNP Security
Advanced Enterprise Technology Certifications
Advanced Cloud Technology Certifications
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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