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The Information Technology Services (ITS) Department is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their team within Central IT. This department provides technological support and services to the city's complex systems of networks and various technology needs of more than 14,000 employees.
The Senior Security Engineer plays a key role in safeguarding enterprise network services and protecting sensitive data across our infrastructure and cloud services. In this role, you will oversee the implementation of network security citywide to ensure compliance with information security policies, standards, and procedures. This role is responsible for the provisioning, deployment, configuration, and administration of network and security related hardware and software including firewalls, routers, switches, virtual private networks (VPNs), web and data loss prevention (DLP) systems.
Key duties include but are not limited to:
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Participate in the development and execution of a security governance board.
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Provide security engineering for citywide IT projects by providing aid and guidance in implementing new and existing security controls, baselines, and systems integration.
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Provide support for day-to-day operations of the City's network security infrastructure.
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Provide disaster recovery/business continuity engineering planning.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule up to three days per week, subject to change based on operational needs. Telework eligibility begins after successful completion of 90 days of employment. This role reports to the Enterprise Security Engineer.
This position requires flexibility to support operational demands. The role includes participation in a weekly on-call rotation, with each employee assigned on-call duties approximately once per month. Irregular work hours are an inherent aspect of IT operations. After-hours and weekend work may be required to support system maintenance, upgrades, and project activities conducted onsite. Additionally, employees must be prepared to respond to emergency incidents, which may require reporting to a data center at any time, day or night.
