IT Engineer III: Security

Reporting directly to an IT Director or Manager, responsible for managing and maintaining technological solutions, ensuring the operation and protection of county devices, data, networks, and servers. Level III of III IT Engineers.

• Develops and recommends solutions, improvements, standards, and internal processes to efficiently and cost effectively meet technology needs
• Documents and develops standards/procedures/strategies/scripts that maximize the functionality and reliability of platforms while minimizing downtime
• Evaluates and provides recommendations to management on the selection of equipment, services, and vendors
• Provides operations support by monitoring system performance
• Takes lead role in working closely with all teams on issue resolution
• Coordinates with team members, other staff, customers, and vendors on projects
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Specialized Assignment (in addition to the duties above):

Security

• Manages security protocols and enforcement across network edge, internal devices, cloud infrastructure, and managed external devices and/or services, as well as third party hosted services
• Manages security protocols and enforcement across cloud infrastructure
• Analyzes security risks and needs of the cloud infrastructure
• Provides and maintains security on connections to the wide-area network
• Monitors and enforces security protocols on endpoints and devices
• Manages virus protection and remediation software, intrusion detection, and prevention devices
• Manages Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections and remote access tools
• Configures and manages device and transport encryption, data-loss prevention, packet inspection, and other related systems
• Provides escalated technical consulting and support services related to security issues
• Researches and recommends security enhancements to senior ITS staff
• Conducts user education campaigns
• Develops and deploys security measures for cloud environments
• Monitors cloud environments for security threats and manages responses to incidents
• Maintains knowledge of security trends and technologies; continuously improves security practices
• Implements and oversees security tools such as Crowdstrike and Defender for monitoring and threat detection

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – IT Director or Manager
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS 

• Work outside of regular office hours (Monday – Friday) may be required
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director 
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Associate degree in a related field and five (5) years of job-related experience; OR seven (7) years of job-related experience
• Working knowledge of job-related technology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Industry certification in area of assignment

EMPLOYMENT TESTING 

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.  

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.