UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

http://www.utahcounty.gov

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Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

                How can I make my community a better place?

                Who will need my help and protection?

                How will I make a difference for someone?

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Apply today and join our Team.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Information Systems department provides technology support to all Utah County government agencies. This support includes acquisition, deployment and management of computer-based workstations, software applications, local and wide-area network infrastructure, security, and information use policy.

Posting Date:  January 8, 2026                                                           Closing Date: January 22, 2026

POSITION:  Senior Information Security Engineer        POSTING #: 2903-0126sr

This IS NOT a remote position and requires on-site presence at our physical office location during regular business hours.

The Opportunity:

Under general supervision of the Division Manager - Information Security, responsible for the design, development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of Utah County’s information security programs. Protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Utah County's Information Technology (IT) systems, networks, applications, and data. Assists with the creation of a comprehensive information security strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and best practices while mitigating security risks to County resources and infrastructure.

Starting Pay: Grade 731 $104,145.60 - $119,724.80 Annually

Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Frida

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in information security or a closely related field.
2. Four (4) years of hands-on experience in information security, including roles focused on network security, application security, and incident response.
3. Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and demonstrated work competence may also be considered.

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:

1. Preference may be given to applicants with lead or supervisory experience.
2. Preference may be given to applicants with certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
3. Preference may be given to applicants with experience in implementation of the NIST Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF).
4. Preference may be given to applicants with a master’s degree in information security or a closely related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license
within sixty (60) days of employment.
2. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Due to potential access to sensitive protected data, this position is subject to additional criminal background checks as directed by the Information Systems Department.

Click here for a full job description https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Senior_Information_Security_Engineer_2903_c1ae7f0e52.pdf

Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assis