Security Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility ofthis position is to serve as a hands-on information security expert inoverseeing and ensuring that the appropriate level of operational security isimplemented and maintained within the Douglas County technology infrastructure.This engineer willdevelop and apply programs to proactively assess and mitigate risks to thetechnology environment and all data stored in that environment. This position will recommend policiesand procedures to ensure the integrity and security of county systems andinfrastructure. This position reports to the Information Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Servesas a hands-on information security expert working with the infrastructure teamto ensure the cyber security of the country network.
• Performsanalysis and assessments to determine risks and recommend necessary safeguards.
• Proactivelymitigates system vulnerabilities and recommend controls.
• Developsand maintains Incident Response Plans, System Security Plans, RemediationPlans, Configuration Management Plans, and other documentation necessary toenhance the security and resiliency of the technology environment.
• Developsand implements security programs that ensure the security, reliability andavailability of information systems, networks, and data.
• Participatesin network and system designs to ensure proper implementation of securitypolicies and controls.
• Recommendstraining and learning opportunities for all County staff relative to cyber andinformation security.
• Providesusers with technical support and recommendations regarding technology.
• Assistsin the maintenance of network and systems infrastructure to minimize systemfailures, improve service levels, security, and accountability.
• Crosstrains and provides backup support for Systems and Network Administrators (Systemsand Network administrators will also cross train and provide support for SeniorSystems Security Administrator).
• Coordinateswith other IS staff to ensure data and network security while providing highavailability of applications, databases, hardware, and network resources.
• Performsother duties as assigned.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

Toperform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / orability necessary. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Education and Experience :

Additional Qualifications :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Tools andEquipment Used :

Personal computers Switches Routers Firewalls

Photocopiers Fax machines Calculators

Telephones Scanners Assorted modern office equipment

Work Schedule :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Information Services / 130

Location : DEFAULT