Job Description

About Us

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!  Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability. 

Washington is America’s Top State according to U.S. News (2021) and we provide one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.  Here at the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), we believe that your voice matters.  We value our employees and offer flexible schedules that respect your work/life balance.  In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington’s 2.5 million workers. Learn more about L&I, the employer of choice here.

Please Note:  This recruitment will remain open until filled.  Application review will begin June 21, and the position may be filled at any time.

THE TEAM

The Information Technology Division (ITD) is an internal service organization responsible for providing information technology products and services in support of the Department of Labor & Industries agency’s business priorities so that L&I can keep Washington Safe and Working. Information Technology Security Services (ITSS) mission is to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of agency-wide IT assets and data. ITSS provides agency-wide technology risk analysis to identify, prioritize and guide risk reduction activities. ITSS is responsible for providing agency-wide policies, standards and guidance for IT security to effectively manage enterprise wide IT security risk and meet agency, state and federal regulatory requirements.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the L&I Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this IT Security, Journey level position plays a vital role and responsibility to keep L&I confidential information and systems secure. As a Security Engineer you provide the framework for controls and level of access, monitor for security breaches and determine recommendations and implement security improvements. You will evaluate proposed system changes to maintain security and data protection policies, as well as determine new controls to address identified risk or regulatory requirements.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework is currently expected for most positions, including this one. As L&I begins to allow for staff re-entry into the workforce, the incumbent of this position may be permitted to continue teleworking in accordance with L&I’s telework policy. Telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. In the event that this incumbent would be needed to perform work activities in the office, the anticipated facility or field office (duty station) where the work is expected is located in Tumwater, Washington.

Duties

• Vulnerability Management: Conduct vulnerability assessments of existing and planned IT systems to identify risks and vulnerabilities; operate and manage all aspects of the Vulnerability Assessment Solutions; consult with IT technicians and external vendors; perform on demand scans; create Key Performance Indicator reports.
• Security Consulting: Provide security consulting to L&I business areas, staff and leadership; translate technical security concepts for customers and audiences; analyze business area and technical group proposals.
• Security Monitoring/Response: Analyze, research and assess risk and determine appropriate response; provide expert level troubleshooting and analysis; develop, design and implement requirements to Tier 1 and Tier 2 personnel; coordinate threat containment and remediation activities with system owners.
• Manage Security Tools & Infrastructure: Act as backup firewall administrator; analyze requests for new access control lists; diagnose and resolve firewall related network problems.
• Project Management: Serve as IT Security expert for projects; manage work breakdown structures and coordinate work efforts with other teams.
• And much more!

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Assurance, Computer Science and four years of IT experience

AND three years of IT Security experience with two or more of the following security technologies: vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, firewall management, Intrusion detection and prevention, application security, digital forensics, anti-virus /malware management, network security, desktop security, security assessments.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in meeting this qualification.

OR

An Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Information Assurance, Computer Science and six years of IT experience with at least three years of IT Security experience with two or more of the following security technologies: vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, firewall management, Intrusion detection and prevention, application security, digital forensics, anti-virus / malware management, network security, desktop security, security assessments.

OR

Eight years of IT experience with at least three years of IT Security experience with two or more of the following security technologies: vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, firewall management, Intrusion detection and prevention, application security, digital forensics, anti-virus / malware management, network security, desktop security, security assessments.

DESIRED:

• Formal security training or certifications such as:
  1. Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP)
  2. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  3. Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  4. College level IT Security or Information Assurance courses.

How to Apply

Other Information:

• Offer of hire is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record history review.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the ­Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.
• Positions requiring skills assessments are administered using CodeSignal. Applicants who are selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted.  An applicant may complete the assessment when you are ready, but the invitation to complete their assessment will expire 5 days after this invitation was sent.  Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it at a later time. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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