Senior Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Leads the Utility IT teams project coordination and communication to external stakeholders of the effects of IT projects on their business operations during maintenance, upgrades, and new implementations.
• Implement new security technologies, strategies, and programs to enhance the Electric Utility's security posture.
• Review projects to ensure proper security controls are applied to maintain a secure network.
• Implements and maintains Intrusion Detection systems, Intrusion Protection systems, SIEM, vulnerability scanning programs, and associated remediation programs.
• Identifies opportunities to incorporate best security practices into the Utility's culture.
• Drafts IT policies/procedures to ensure industry best practices are documented, followed, and in alignment with overall City IT policy.
• Works with management to gain security policy/procedure approvals, implementation, and to address adherence/violations to policies.
• Installs, maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and other network and server infrastructure to ensure the security and integrity of Electric Utility operational and information systems.
• Maintains and monitors security advisory guidance to ensure all necessary network security updates, patches, and preventive measures are in place.
• Uses tools to test efficacy of in-place services, servers, and network devices.
• Validates patches and other security measures are working as designed.
• Completes cybersecurity audits with independent consultants to validate Department of Public Utilities Electric (DPU-E) security.
• Acts as a liaison to the City's IT Network Security team.
• Attends joint planning and operation meetings.
• Collaborates with City IT staff on improving security posture at the Utility and the City as a whole.
• Prepares written materials, including procedures, documentation, diagrams, and reports, to document activities, provide written references, and/or convey information.
• Trains technical support staff on security policy, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintains awareness of trends in the computer industry to ensure security of DPU-E network systems and computer equipment.
• Assists in resolving end-user issues, as escalated.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in the network security or cybersecurity fields with a proven track record of successful project completions.
• Valid ISC2, CISSP, and/or SSCP certification(s).