Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, IT Security-Senior/Specialist

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered * *Salary: $7,877.00 - $10,598.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. *We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 1/14/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. *What You'll Do:

• Analyze, identify, and mitigate risks for complex, critical systems across the state    
• Design secure and strong IT system structures, authentication and authorization controls, and identity management
• Collaborate with teams to document cybersecurity solutions and ensure future scalability
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and mitigate cybersecurity risks before system deployment
• Innovate and create best practices for securing vital technologies that support resident safety

Join us and be part of an exciting, fast-paced team dedicated to protecting vital systems that make a difference in the world!

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary security liaison for regions, Wildfire, radio, and other state-wide field workers, ensuring systems are secure, functional, and user-accessible
• Facilitate vulnerability assessment and remediation efforts to ensure timely patching and mitigation of software and hardware vulnerabilities for information technology systems, specifically those that support fieldwork across the state 
• Design and implement cross-functional security measures in collaboration with others across the state
• Oversee and analyze security events using advanced endpoint detection and response tools
• Engage with end-users for cybersecurity training and promote a security-aware culture

*Required Qualifications: *

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or closely related field AND seven years of relevant IT security experience OR an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant IT experience.
• Experience with at least 4 of the following security domains:
  • Security and Risk Management
  • Asset Security
  • Security Architecture and Engineering
  • Communication and Network Security
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Security Assessment and Testing
  • Security Operations
  • Software Development Security
• Enterprise server management experience.
• Knowledge of IT security best practices.
• Experience integrating cybersecurity technologies with existing technologies.
• Experience with security engineering.
• Ability to analyze, design, and implement security policies and procedures.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.