Security Engineer
Security Engineer
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Job Description
Introduction
Looking for a rewarding career in the fastpaced technology industry Look no further!
The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delawares central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services.
Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with best in class IT companies offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field.
In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking increased collection of skills and experiences greater teamwork and higher morale.
To learn more visit DTIs Website at offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.
Summary Statement
The principal responsibility of the Security Engineer is to deliver and support the state of Delawares security controls across its network systems applications and data. The Security Engineer will ensure that the assigned services e.g. Cloud network systems middleware endpoint and other security services are effectively configured deployed maintained and optimal to mitigate threats against the state.
The Security Engineer is expected to be technical with a strong background across a broad range of cybersecurity infrastructure including but not limited to Firewalls Endpoint Detection and Response tools (EDR) Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Web Application Firewalls amongst others. The individual should be able to identify and resolve support incidents and to respond to threats against the associated systems.
Selective Requirement
SelectiveRequirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicantswho do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.
- Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualification
Applicantswho do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible tocompete for this position if the job requirements are met.
- Possess an Associates Degree (or higher) is preferred with emphasis in Computer Science Information Technology Telecommunications Networks Security I/T Discipline or a related field
- Possess a certification in cybersecurity or in one or more of the assigned mission critical workgroup services: Network Security Tools (Firewalls IDS/IPS) Application Security Tools (Web Application Firewall) Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Cloud Security Systems and Tools
Job Requirements
JobRequirements for Security Engineer
Applicantsmust have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence ineach of the following areas:
- Possess a minimum of 3 years hands on experience in an enterprise IT environment
- Possess a minimum of 1 year technical engineering experience in two or more of the specific security engineering disciplines: Network Security Tools (Firewalls IDS/IPS ZTNA) Application Security Tools (Web Application Firewall) Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Cloud Security Systems and Tools
- Possess a minimum of 1 year experience successfully executing one ore more ontime security projects
- Possess knowledge in security system analysis
Conditions of Hire
Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint basedcriminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is requiredas a Condition of Hire.
All applicantsmust be legally authorized to work in the United States. DTI participates in the Federal EVerifysystem where we will provide the federal government with each Executive Branchnew hires Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work inthe U.S. For more information visit our Job Seeker Resource web page.
DTI does not provide employmentbased sponsorship.
Benefits
- Group Health Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Prescription Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care) Long & Short TermDisability Insurance Group Universal Life Insurance Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Health Management Programs.
- 21 paid vacation days 15 paid sick days 13 paid holidays Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $4000 annually.
- State funded learning opportunities mentor programs and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services Legal Services Financial Services.
- Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.
To learn more about the States comprehensivebenefit package please visit our website atDelawareState Employee Benefits
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated basedupon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to thejob requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete andaccurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire toinclude dates of employment job title and job duties. For education andtraining list name of educational provider training course titles and summaryof course information supplied in response to thequestions must be supported by the information supplied on the applicationincluding your employment education and training history as it relates to thejob requirements.
Once you have submitted yourapplication online all future correspondence related to your application willbe sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You mayalso view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the MyApplications tab at are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by callingor by visiting. You may also callor emailfor additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Selection Plan
Ongoing application review
Employment Type
Full-Time
