Information Security Engineer



Job Details

Information Security Engineer
Employer

Town of Castle Rock

Salary

$45.85 - $64.18 Hourly

Location

Castle Rock, CO

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Division of Innovation and Technology

Closing Date

Continuous

Anticipated Hiring Range: $51.72/HR - $55.02/HR, DOQ/E

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

  • The opportunity to make a difference in our community
  • Career Advancement Programs
  • Employee well-being program
  • Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
  • Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
  • Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Department:
The Town of Castle Rock’s Division of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) plans and maintains the Town’s information systems. Employees in this division are dedicated to improving business processes and prioritizing technical projects according to the Town’s strategy and goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Performs a variety of security validations such as; vulnerability audits, system security assessments, user and group access, firewall rule audits, internal and external access controls, and website vulnerability scanning. Performs independent analysis and on-demand system, application, and network security audits.
  • Communicates security concerns and provides input on network architecture, design, implementation and ongoing support for network security.
  • Serves as lead in the selection and identification of appropriate security solutions; Researches potential for maintaining compliance through utilizing and/or augmenting existing technologies.
  • Provides system security planning, advisement, and security best practices research to ensure ongoing system security and data integrity
  • Provides technical expertise for the administration of security management tools.
  • Recommends and assists in the implementation of appropriate management, operational, and technical security controls in order to meet regulatory security requirements such as PCI, HIPAA and CJIS.
  • Performs information security audits of technology vendors for software, services, and hosting sites for security compliance and IT security risk management.  Makes information security-based recommendations for technologies, applications, and system architecture.
  • Assists in the development of Town-wide information security standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Builds effective relationships with both IT and Town department staff and management to identify information security risks and design and implement appropriate security controls for applicable environments.
  • Assists in development of the Town’s security awareness training program and maintains appropriately updated documentation and training materials. Facilitates applicable information security training sessions and manages online information security training as applicable to staff positions and roles.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.


Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field

Experience: At least five (5) years of progressive experience that includes Information Security, IT Controls, or network Management; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications: a valid Driver's License is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • GIAC Certification
  • Certified Ethical Hacker Certifications

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong current knowledge of IT security concepts (such as attack surface management, zero trust, identity access management, behavioral indicators of compromise, zero-day vulnerabilities, etc.), IT security best practices, new and revised security solutions, security process improvements and the development of emerging attack types and threat vectors.
  • Strong current and comprehensive knowledge of modern firewall configurations, endpoint protection, EDR/XDR, SIEM, network protocols, routers, switches, and wireless access points.
  • Appropriate knowledge of updated security requirements for compliance, including, but not limited to PCI, HIPAA, CJIS, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and CIS Critical Security Controls.
  • Ability to write concise security-focused reports and develop and update standard operating procedure (SOP) manuals.
  • Ability to perform network vulnerability audits, risk assessments, and firewall rule audit. Knowledge of data encryption and other security measures.
  • Knowledge of cyber-security trends and risk management techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of server infrastructure, web servers and database servers.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with coworkers, supervisors and the public.
  • Ability to understand and convey technical information effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Excellent time management skills including ability to effectively advance multiple projects at one time.

 

Physical Demands:
 

  • Sedentary work for long periods of time at a keyboard or workstation
  • Occasional physical work including ability to move and lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
  • Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment such as hand tools and diagnostic instruments
  • Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
  • Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment: 

  • Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment

Equipment Used:

  • Uses general modern office equipment, to include, keyboard, 10-key adding machines, diagnostic instruments, and telephones
  • This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

 

 

This posting is subject to close at any point in time once a qualified pool of applicants has been obtained.

 

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and fingerprint analysis prior to commencing employment.

 

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The Town of Castle Rock offers a competitive benefit package for all full-time and part-time benefits eligible employees. For a full outline of the available benefits, please visit: crgov.com


Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employees are eligible on the first of the month following the employee's date of employment. Employees and their dependents are eligible for coverage.
 
Health Insurance:  The Town of Castle Rock offers two different health plans administered through Cigna. A traditional PPO and HDHP (with HSA) are offered.

Dental Insurance:  Dental insurance is provided through the Delta Dental Plan.
 
Vision Insurance:  Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision care. 

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Provides an opportunity for employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care or dependent care expenses. The maximum annual FSA contribution for medical reimbursement accounts in 2023 is $3,050. The maximum annual amount for dependent care accounts is $5,000.  

Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for participants enrolled in the medical High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The maximum annual HSA contribution in 2023 is $3,850 for individual coverage and $7,750 for family coverage, plus a catch-up amount for people 55 years of age and older of $1,000. Deductions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The Town contributes $500 annually towards the HSA for employee only coverage and $1,000 annually towards an employee and their dependent(s) coverage.

Long-Term Financial Security

401(a) Defined Contribution: In addition to Social Security, the Town participates in a 401(a) plan through Mission Square. The required pre-tax employee contribution is 4% of salary, with the Town contributing 7%. Employees are fully vested after 1 year of employment. This benefit begins immediately. (Fire and Police employees participate in FPPA.)

457 Deferred Compensation: The 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is voluntary and available through Mission Square. 457 Deferred Compensation plans allow for a maximum contribution of $22,500, plus catch-up amount for people 50 years of age and older of $7,500. These contributions are made on a pre‑tax basis. (Fire and Police employees participate in FPPA.)

Also available is a ROTH IRA that allows a maximum contribution of $6,500 annually, plus a catch‑up amount for people 50 years of age and older of $1,000. All Roth IRA contributions are voluntary and are deducted on an after-tax basis. 

Disability Income & Survivor Benefits

Short Term Disability: This program will provide for wage continuation for eligible employees at 60% of regular pay from day 15 of disability for up to 12 weeks or until Long-Term Disability payments begin. This is a taxable benefit.

 


Long Term Disability: The Town provides Long Term Disability equal to 60% of regular wages (to a maximum of $7,000 per month) after an elimination period of 90 days of total disability has been reached and the claim is approved. This is a taxable benefit.


Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment:
The Town provides group term life insurance at 1 times the annual salary for all eligible employees, and dependent life insurance at $5,000 for spouse and $2,500 for eligible children. 

Supplemental Life Insurance:
Supplemental group term life insurance is available for employees to purchase for themselves and their eligible dependents. 

Paid Time-Off

Holidays: The Town observes 11.5 designated holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve closing at 12:00pm (if the holiday falls on Monday through Friday)
  • Christmas Day

(20+ and 30+ employees are eligible for a prorated amount of holiday pay.)

Personal Leave: Full-time employees receive 24 hours of Personal Leave per year (Fire department line employees receive 34 hours.) This benefit begins immediately and may be prorated for new employees based on date of hire. 20+ and 30+ employees are eligible for a prorated amount of personal leave.

Vacation: Full-time employee vacation accrual rates start at 80 hours per year and increase to 96 hour per year after completing two years of employment with the Town. (Fire Line Employee accrual rates start at 112 hours per year and increase to 135 hours per year after completing 2 years with the Town.) 30+ employees accrue 75% of the rate for full-time employees. Accrual rates increase again after 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service. Accruals begin immediately.  

Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue 96 hours per year (Fire Line employees accrue 135 sick hours per year.) 30+ employees accrue 75% of the rate for full-time employees. After 480 hours are accrued (675 hours Fire Line employees and 360 hours for 30+ employees), sick leave is converted into vacation at the rate of two to one. Accruals begin immediately. 


Other Benefits:

PSLF: Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer 

Wellness Program

Recognition Program

Employer
Town of Castle Rock
Address
100 Wilcox Street

Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104
How to Apply
Applications accepted at: https://crgov.com/jobs