Senior Information Security Engineer

Utah County Government

1d•$104,146 - $119,725•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in information security or a closely related field.
Four (4) years of hands-on experience in information security, including roles focused on network security, application security, and incident response.
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and demonstrated work competence may also be considered.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.