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About the Information Security Team: Our team is responsible for managing technical security systems, operating the security operations center, responding to potential security incidents, providing eDiscovery support for Marin County Counsel, and designing and providing end-user cybersecurity awareness education and training.

There is one vacancy with the Security Division which may be filled at either the Advanced Systems Engineer or Senior Systems Engineer level. To be considered for the Senior Systems Engineer position, you must submit a separate application for that recruitment.

Reporting to the Information Security Manager, the Security Engineer (Advanced Systems Engineer) supports the County Information Security Program, evaluates, investigates, and resolves standard department and enterprise security vulnerabilities and issues, and audits a variety of systems for compliance. The Security Engineer also assists in the development and delivery of security training materials, works with departments to implement information security standards and best practices.

Advanced Systems Engineer is the advanced journey level in the Systems Engineer series. Under minimal supervision, this level is fully competent to perform a wide variety of duties related to complex technical assignments with only occasional instruction or assistance.

Remote Work Options: Some duties for this position may be performed remotely and options for a hybrid (telework/onsite) work schedule are available. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for various meetings and work assignments upon short notice, as needed and when deemed appropriate.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate possesses a combination of technical knowledge, strong analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. Specifically, they are significantly experienced in the following:

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  Monitoring computers, devices, networks, and applications for potential security threats.
• Responding to security incidents.
• Working with technical security systems such as SIEM, firewalls, endpoint security, vulnerability management, patch management, PKI, and cloud security management.
• Working with security awareness and training platforms.
• Performing security audits, testing, and assessments.
• Using administrative tools to configure policies for enterprise security platforms.
• Writing scripts to automate security operations tasks.
• Supporting security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure ongoing security compliance.
• Supporting change management processes.
• Working collaboratively with team members, but also able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

• Twelve (12) semester units of coursework from an accredited program and in a discipline relevant to the assignment is equivalent to a full year of related professional experience.
• A completed certification program relevant to the assignment and knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
• A training program with evidence of completion providing the knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
• An internship and/or apprenticeship providing the required knowledge and abilities of the role.
• Relevant professional experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.