IT Security Engineer II-III

Join our team at the County of Monterey, Information Technology Department (ITD) and be part of a forward-thinking organization that leverages cutting-edge technology and values expertise and innovation. If you are a dedicated IT professional with a desire to do meaningful work to serve our communities, we encourage you to apply.

• California-based hybrid workplace
• Innovative and collaborative work culture
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Retirement pension and savings plans
• Generous paid leave package, including 12 paid holidays
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness program

The ITD Information Security Division is seeking a collaborative and dependable IT Security Engineer II/III who demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, trustworthiness, professionalism, and a strong work ethic, supported by effective interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will possess a solid foundation in information security principles and practices, including intrusion detection, threat hunting, incident response, digital forensic investigations, vulnerability management, and compliance auditing, along with a broad understanding of rapidly changing security threats, vulnerabilities, safeguards, and countermeasures.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate experience implementing, managing, and supporting next-generation Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to enhance threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities, as well as experience securing cloud and hybrid environments. The successful candidate will also have knowledge of key information technology domains, including applications, systems, networks, data platforms, and voice communication protocols in order to effectively assess risk, collaborate with technical teams, and support enterprise security operations.

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In order to be considered, you must submit the required application materials. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, or other correspondence will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials.

EOE

The IT Security Engineer II position requires working knowledge of:
Principles and practices of Information Security theory and methods. Technical evaluation and testing of hardware and software related to systems security "hardening" and risk mitigation. Information Security analysis process and procedures. Security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, and authentication systems. Baseline security configurations for operating systems, applications, networking, and telecommunications equipment. User access control processes and documentation using technical access software.

Effective customer service techniques. In addition, the IT Security Engineer III position requires thorough knowledge of the above as well as the thorough knowledge of enterprise security technologies that enhance the security of systems such as vulnerability assessment, attack-surface analysis, and centralized logging with security event monitoring; and working knowledge of the principles and practices of training, leading, and mentoring.