Information Security Engineer

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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

06/23/25

Division:

Business Innovation & Technology Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Information Security Engineer is responsible for enhancing and maintaining the security that protects Jefferson County’s data, systems, and networks. Provide expert recommendations and hands on guidance, while influencing and collaborating with operational IT teams, law enforcement agencies, and external security organizations to foster a culture adhering to the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability principles of information security. Evaluate new technologies throughout the organization for security concerns, successfully advocating adoption of security principles, maintaining security technologies, and promoting security awareness. Design and implement security solutions, mitigate cybersecurity threats, and ensure compliance with government security policies and regulations. 

 

SCHEDULE:  

This position operates on a hybrid, 40 hr work week schedule. Typically working remotely with 1 day in person, and in office work as needed. 

 

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range: $125,000-$131,000 USD Annually

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. 

 

BENEFITS: 

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more.  For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.   

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Performs all duties of a cybersecurity analyst: 

• Provides cybersecurity support, identification, analysis, issue resolution, and implementation and integration of cybersecurity solutions. 

• Monitors and evaluates security alerts and analyzes security data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.  

• Assists in conducting routine vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. 

• Assists in incident identification, analysis, and containment, and the development, maintenance, and implementation of cybersecurity incident response plans. 

• Participates in the configuration and maintenance of security tools.

• Recommends configuration changes and standards to improve security posture.