IT Security Engineer

Salary: $106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 7
Department: KCIT - Information Technology
Division: Office of the CIO
Opening Date: 05/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/26/:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C19 : PROTEC17-Information Tech
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Summary

These positions are open to Internal King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) employees and eligible Priority Placement participants ONLY. Only current KCIT employees and eligible Priority Placement participants applications will be considered.

The KCIT Security and Privacy team is seeking multiple IT Security Engineers to join our team. These positions will work alongside Security Analysts, Engineers and Architects to manage and deploy security controls, services and technologies used to identify, protect, detect and respond to threats that could impact the delivery of King County services.

Specific responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to) evaluating telemetry, hunting for threats, troubleshooting security technology issues, responding to incidents and managing service requests from County departments. Additionally IT Security Engineers will play a critical role in the cohesiveness and performance of IT security technology platforms, processes and procedures, including the creation and deployment of automation to improve detection/response and IT security service provisioning capabilities.

King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)
KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation. KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit:
Job Duties
•  Monitor security technologies, service & incident queues, and telemetry. Respond to security/identity alerts, events, and incidents.
•  Conduct proactive threat hunting to Identify and remediate vulnerable technologies, applications, and configurations.
•  Triage and respond to security incidents independently and/or in a group setting.
•  Provision security and identity services and deliver level 1 break/fix support for King County security platforms/services.
•  Responsible for operational performance, monitoring, and documentation of assigned security technologies and services. Assist with the onboarding and offboarding of security and identity technologies and services.
•  Responsible for cohesiveness and performance of operational platform processes and procedures. Works directly with Security Operations Manager and Security Architecture to identify and implement automation strategies that increase operational performance and integrate technologies to improve service provisioning and detection/response capabilities.
•  Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures for security, and security-related technologies.
•  Serve as an escalation point for tier 1 & 2 security-related help requests.
•  Develop and/or improve technical solutions and tools and automate repeatable tasks.
•  Provide backup support for investigations and vulnerability management.
•  Participate in After Hours Support (AHS) rotation.
•  Perform other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
•  Two years or more experience in IT Security and/or Identity engineering
•  Two years or more in IT service desk operations and/or general IT support
•  Demonstrated knowledge of information security principles and best practices
•  Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
•  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in broad areas of technology including but not limited to Active Directory, Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Linux, encryption, access control, and endpoint protection
•  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more programming or scripting languages, such as PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, C , or other(s)
•  Demonstrated knowledge and experience querying and analyzing log data
•  Knowledge and ability to keep abreast of new and emerging information technology and security technologies
•  Knowledge of information classification concepts and procedures for information compromise
•  Strong time management and organizational skills Desirable Qualifications
•  SANS GIAC certifications
•  CCNA/CCNP Security
•  Advanced Enterprise Technology Certifications
•  Advanced Cloud Technology Certifications
•  Other applicable security certifications Supplemental Information
Hybrid Work: The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and telecommuting. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of to support when working remotely.

Classification: IT Production Engineer -

Union: These positions are represented by Protec1 7: Information Technology

Work Schedule: The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is not eligible for overtime pay. This position may be required to work after hours on occasion as needed. These positions will participate in After Hours Support (AHS) rotation.

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The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified Internal KCIT candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A completed King County Application and Resume are required for consideration. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.

Questions: If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shannon
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
•  Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
•  Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
•  Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
•  Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
•  12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
•  Generous vacation and paid sick leave . click apply for full job details