JOB SUMMARY:
Travis County is seeking an experienced information security engineer that leads the vulnerability management program to identify and remediate new and continuous threats on County networks, applications, and systems. Handles efforts towards obtaining regulatory compliance, including the role of HIPAA Security Officer. Manages network and host intrusion prevention systems, advanced persistent threat detection and eradication, as well as the host based malware solution. Monitors and maintains secure web filtering systems, SIEM, and network access control. Implements on disk and in transit encryption solutions for protecting sensitive data and for regulatory compliance. Creates task automation through existing tools and writing/creating scripts and new tools. Handles security incidents as needed, including any necessary digital forensics. Analyze data to determine information security vulnerabilities, risks, and threats then develop mitigations. Manage and monitor the information security applications and mitigations. Manage and monitor the information security applications and servers. Create and maintain information security policies. Evaluate and recommend technology solutions in the information security space.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops, configures and maintains servers with complex network operating systems and application software. Schedules software installations and upgrades.
- Troubleshoots and resolves advanced, complex system access and connectivity problems through the use of advanced system utilities.
- Develops and maintains current system operations and backup procedures and data/media recoverability.
- Prepares systems specifications and technical documentation for applications.
- Acquires, tests and applies system software/hardware updates, releases and patches.
- Conducts advanced diagnostics and troubleshoots network hardware components, system software and hardware.
- Recommends and implements system policies and standards and ensures adherence to approved security and disaster recovery procedures.
- Consults with departments on proper systems selection and automation designs to meet business objectives while maintaining full integration with other networks and resources.
- Gathers and documents user requirements. Develops complex system designs.
- Assists in the evaluation of vendor products in hardware, software and telecommunications equipment and recommends purchases consistent with the organizations short-term and long-term objectives.
- Coordinates work performed by outside vendors and monitors vendor service level agreements (SLAs).
- Tracks performance trends, develops reports, maintains data bases, and assists users in utilizing automated systems applications.
- Provides or coordinates user assistance in the field or through Help Desk activities.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.