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Cybersecurity Engineer
City of El Paso
El Paso Water Utilities
Location
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Salary
$76,593.71 - $114,890.57
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is about designing and maintaining strong security systems to protect the city's computer networks and data from cyber threats, while also responding to any security incidents that occur.
It involves working with technology tools, advising on safety improvements, and collaborating with other departments to keep everything secure.
A good fit would be someone with a tech background who enjoys problem-solving, has experience in network security, and can communicate technical ideas clearly to non-experts.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Four years of combined software and hardware development or configuration experience in LAN/WAN networks and/or cloud environments like AWS or Azure
- Two years of experience in incident detection, incident response, or forensic analysis
- Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent
- Obtain one of the following certifications within 12 months: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISA, CRISC, Microsoft Certified-Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or approved equivalent
- Pass Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check within six months and maintain eligibility
Full Job Description
MOS Codes: 17W1C (Air Force) CYB12 (Coast Guard)
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or a related field and?four (4) years of combined software and hardware development or configuration experience within a LAN/WAN network and/or a cloud environment such as AWS or Azure, including two (2) years of experience with incident detection, incident response, or forensic analysis.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment. Must obtain one (1) of the following industry certifications within twelve (12) months from the date of appointment: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISA, CRISC, Microsoft Certified-Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or other related and approved certification.
Special Requirements: Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check within the first six months of appointment and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will fail the CJIS background check and disqualification and/or termination of employment; Felony convictions, Felony deferred adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor deferred adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor convictions, and/or open arrest warrants for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor) and family violence convictions.
Requirements
Under general direction, strategically design and build out technical infrastructure and organizational policies that harden the organization against attacks. Provide recommendations on information security improvements to Information Technology Services staff and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Protect & Monitor City Assets. Involves: Plan, design, implement, manage, and upgrade security measures across data, systems, and networks; continuously monitor for threats and anomalies.
Incident Response. Involves: Triage and respond to security events, coordinate remediation, and document findings and corrective actions.
Vulnerability & Penetration Testing. Involves: Identifying and validating vulnerabilities, conducting pen tests against key digital infrastructure, and delivering risk-based recommendations.
Security Tools Management. Involves: Configure and maintain HIDS/HIPS, NIDS/NIPS, firewalls, antivirus, logging, SIEM, encryption, vulnerability scanning, identity/access controls, authentication, and authorization technologies.
Architecture & Governance. Involves: Collaborating with the CISO to design and implement security and data-governance procedures, participating in change management.
Procurement & Vendor Reviews. Involves: Evaluating hardware, software, and services for security risk, developing security requirements for RFPs and contracts.
Stakeholder Communication. Involves: Preparing clear status updates and reports, collaborating across departments to evaluate and adopt security-enhancing technologies and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Incident Response. Involves: Triage and respond to security events, coordinate remediation, and document findings and corrective actions.
Vulnerability & Penetration Testing. Involves: Identifying and validating vulnerabilities, conducting pen tests against key digital infrastructure, and delivering risk-based recommendations.
Security Tools Management. Involves: Configure and maintain HIDS/HIPS, NIDS/NIPS, firewalls, antivirus, logging, SIEM, encryption, vulnerability scanning, identity/access controls, authentication, and authorization technologies.
Architecture & Governance. Involves: Collaborating with the CISO to design and implement security and data-governance procedures, participating in change management.
Procurement & Vendor Reviews. Involves: Evaluating hardware, software, and services for security risk, developing security requirements for RFPs and contracts.
Stakeholder Communication. Involves: Preparing clear status updates and reports, collaborating across departments to evaluate and adopt security-enhancing technologies and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
For complete job specification, click here.Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with a foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
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