Security Engineering Manager

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware’s central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services. Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field. In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale. The principal responsibility is to ensure the effective delivery and support of the state of Delaware’s security controls across its network, systems, applications and data. The manager will ensure that the assigned services e.g. Cloud, network, systems, middleware, endpoint and other security services are effectively deployed, maintained and optimally configured to mitigate threats against the state. DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 4 years’ technical engineering experience in two or more of the specific Security Engineering disciplines: Network Security Tools (Firewalls, IDS/IPS), Application Security Tools (Web Application Firewall), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Cloud Security Systems and Tools.
• Possess a minimum of 4 years’ management experience in an IT environment characterized by multiple processing platforms and 24/7 operational support requirements.
• Trained or experienced in performing organizational analysis including staffing levels, functional alignment, and skills assessment.
• Applicants must be current employees of the Department of Technology and Information.
• A satisfactory fingerprint based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• DTI participates in the Federal E-Verify system where we will provide the federal government with each Executive Branch new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• DTI does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Security, Telecommunications, Networks, an I/T discipline or a related field.
• Possess a certification in Cybersecurity, or in one or more of the assigned mission critical workgroup services: Network Security Tools (Firewalls, IDS/IPS), Application Security Tools (Web Application Firewall), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Cloud Security Systems and Tools.

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision: Identify and recommend optimal organizational alignments and staffing requirements, Interview potential candidates and make hiring recommendations, Orientation of new employees, Prepare Performance Plans and Development & Training plans, Direct day to day activities, Develop staff through coaching, delegation, and stretch assignments, Counsel employees on a continuous basis; perform periodic formal evaluations, Identify and mentor a qualified Security Engineering Manager successor candidate, As needed, prepare and carry out Remedial Action Plans for sub-performing employees.
• Leadership: Demonstrate a positive attitude toward management, coworkers, and customers; be a true “team player” with a focus on excellence in service delivery, Nurture creativity and energetic approaches to service delivery, Set a positive example in all regards; exhibit integrity and honesty, and a passion for public service, Establish Quality Processes such as Continuous Improvement, Do-It-Right-the-First-Time, and Plan-Do-Check-Improve cycle, Ensure that the workgroup complies with Problem Management, Change Management, and Disaster Recovery procedures.
• Project / Task / Resource management: Ensure adequate support for mission-critical services, specifically avoiding “one-deep” support conditions, Set project/task priorities for staff consistent with the overall priorities of DTI and customers, Maintain sufficiently close contact with ongoing projects / tasks to maximize on-time and on-spec delivery; notify management in a timely manner of any projects/tasks that are out of compliance with plans, Measure and manage staff resource utilization (man-hours); prepare projected resource plans and analyze vs. actual.
• Administrative: As needed, including various meetings and management reporting.

Benefits

• Group Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Prescription
• Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care)
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Health Management Programs
• 21 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually
• State funded learning opportunities
• mentor programs
• professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
• Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan
• Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED