Senior Cyber Security Engineer (firewall) (remote From Anywhere In CO) - Remote Eligible

Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Firewall)

We are seeking a cybersecurity domain expert to oversee State agency and data center firewalls, enterprise Web filtering, VPN/remote access, access control and other security devices. Responsible for the configuration, deployment and maintenance of comprehensive enterprise security infrastructure. As our new Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will design, configure, deploy, and maintain the state enterprise security infrastructure with a primary focus on four firewall infrastructure. Completes any necessary security reports and audit responses, ensures that the state is compliant with all applicable regulations and participates in statewide working groups for developing state security polices, guidelines, best practices, and strategy. Some of the day to day opportunities: Implement firewall solutions to properly secure State data and provide consultation on all new firewall implementations, firewall configuration changes, and projects requiring security operational support, and management action is not taken in this area without such consultation. Provides frontline support for implementation and management of a variety of security systems, including firewalls, VPNs, and other network security devices. Ensure change management is strictly followed for all production systems, utilizing the CA system for all production related changes. Mentors entry and journey security staff. Performs as technical lead if requested. Develops methodology and documents configurations and configuration changes to the network security devices. Provides additional network security services as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a security engineering, secure code reviews, systems administration, or compliance advisory role in a variety of technical environments, including on-premise, cloud, and hybrid. A minimum of two years of experience as a firewall engineer.

Conditions of Employment

OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work. A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test. This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed. All remote work must be performed in Colorado. While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.

Benefits

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Application Process

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at OIT_HR@state.co.us or call (303) 764-7900.