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Senior Information Security Engineer
$106,000 - 125,000
Cary
North Academy Street 100, Cary
$106,000 - 125,000
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of seven years of experience in an Information Technology role.
- At least five years in cybersecurity, systems engineering, network engineering, application engineering, or a closely related security domain.
- CISSP or CISM certification required (or to obtain within 6 months of employment).
- Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as GIAC, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, or AWS Security Specialty are preferred.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.
- Familiarity with incident response, threat detection, and digital forensics methodologies.
- Understanding of security controls for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
- Knowledge of CJIS security requirements and public-sector regulations.
- Expertise in network security architectures and identity/access management principles.
- Proficiency in security operations tooling and platforms, risk management, and threat mitigation.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily cybersecurity operations for the Town, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, and response activities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the Information Security team to foster a high-performing environment.
- Serve as incident response lead and act as incident commander during cybersecurity events as needed.
- Participate in on-call rotations and manage after-hours security incidents impacting Town systems.
- Coordinate cybersecurity response efforts for vital services such as Police, Fire, and other life-safety systems.
- Ensure adherence to CJIS security requirements and assist with audits and corrective actions.
- Manage security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and cloud security tools.
- Conduct security investigations and forensics in collaboration with IT, public safety, legal, and executive teams.
- Review and apply security controls as directed by the CISO.
- Offer architectural insights for technology initiatives to integrate security within Town systems.
- Develop and enhance operational security procedures and documentation.
- Design, implement, and review network security measures to safeguard enterprise and public safety systems.
- Manage identity and access controls, including multi-factor authentication and single sign-on mechanisms.
- Examine and approve firewall rules and access policies to align with security standards and operational needs.
- Conduct security simulations and exercises to evaluate response effectiveness.
- Represent information security in cross-departmental technical meetings and project initiatives.
- Support emergency operations, including participation in the Emergency Operations Center during declared incidents.
- Oversee cybersecurity operations for industrial control systems and operational technology, coordinating with essential departments.
Description
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Information Security Engineer to spearhead our cybersecurity program in Cary, where you will enhance our defense systems and ensure the reliability of essential public services. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful security initiatives and contributes to long-term strategic planning. Under the guidance of our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will manage daily security operations, guide our security team, and ensure continuous improvement of our cybersecurity controls. If you are driven by purpose and enthusiastic about tackling complex challenges to make a significant difference in our community, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $106,000 - $125,000.
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