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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca/jobs/5452336/information-technology-security-engineer-i/apply?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Under general supervision performs a variety of professional duties in support of Countywide information security related operations and activities; participates in the design, implementation, and maintenance of security measures to protect the County’s data and infrastructure from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and other potential risks; collaborates with Information Technology staff to identify vulnerabilities, recommend security policies and procedures, and provide guidance on best practices; and performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision of staff.

Examples of Duties:

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Types of work performed shall be within the scope and licensure (if required) for the classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

Some duties, knowledge and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity by positions at the entry (I) level.

Develops and deploys advanced security solutions, including, but not limited to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption technologies, and specialized and specific information security tools, to safeguard county systems and data.
Oversees the operation of security tools, conducts regular security assessments, and analyzes logs and alerts to identify and address potential vulnerabilities or incidents.
Performs periodic vulnerability assessments and participates in penetration testing to identify weaknesses in systems and applications, recommends remediation actions, and implements upon approval.
Leads incident response efforts, investigating and mitigating security breaches, coordinating with internal teams, and documenting incident details.
Works closely with IT personnel to integrate security measures into the entire IT infrastructure, providing guidance on security architecture and risk mitigation.
Develops and conducts security awareness training programs to educate staff about security risks, best practices, and proper handling of sensitive data.
Participates in security audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and industry standards.
Participates in the timely deployment of security patches, updates, and resolutions to system legacy and/or configurations flaws across systems to address vulnerabilities and maintain system integrity based on risk priority.
Creates comprehensive technical documentation, including security guidelines, user guides, tip sheets, incident reports, and vulnerability assessment reports.
Participates in IT projects providing cybersecurity expertise, contributing to project planning, and striving towards successful implementation.
Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, proposing innovative solutions for business enhancement.
Enforces information technology operational policies and procedures.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,257.33 - $93,786.90 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Information Technology Security Engineer I

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