Network Technology Security Engineer I - (Open Until Filled)

County of Madera - Madera, CA

Remote - Madera, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The current vacancies are temporary/extra help. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted and the list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification. The option for telework may be available. Eligibility for telework is based on the position, employee, and telework environment; not every job, or every employee, will be compatible with this approach. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor's from an accredited college or university, or equivalent technical certification, with major coursework in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of information technology networking, desktop, or security experience in a professional, analytical capacity.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, nationally recognized industry specific technical certification pertinent to the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment, an appropriate California driver's license.

Benefits

• Telework option may be available based on position and employee compatibility.