Senior IT Security Engineer

Full Job Description

The King County Security and Privacy team is hiring an IT Security Engineer-Senior to join the King County IT Security and Privacy team. This position is within the King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) and will work alongside Security Analysts, Engineers and Architects to manage and deploy security controls, services and technologies used to identify, protect, detect and respond to threats that could impact the delivery of King County services.

Specific responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to) evaluating telemetry, hunting for threats, troubleshooting security technology issues, responding to incidents and managing service requests from County departments. Additionally, the IT Security Engineer will play a critical role in the cohesiveness and performance of IT security technology platforms, processes and procedures, including the creation and deployment of automation to improve detection/response and IT security service provisioning capabilities.

KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation.

KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• SANS GIAC certifications
• CCNA/CCNP Security
• Advanced Enterprise Technology Certifications
• Advanced Cloud Technology Certifications

Additional Information

Hybrid Work

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and telecommuting. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support when working remotely.

Classification

IT Production Engineer - Senior - 741601

Union

This position is represented by Protec17: Information Technology

Work Schedule

The normal work week for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

**This position participates in an After-Hours Support Rotation

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.

To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Are you ready to APPLY!?

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A completed King County Application detailing your experience and qualifications is required. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.

Questions

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ira Becton, irbecton@kingcounty.gov or 206-492-6919.