Information Security Engineer/Analyst I

Port of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Holidays

Pension/Retirement Plans

Hybrid work

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Equity and inclusion

Job summary

The Port of Seattle is seeking an Information Security Engineer/Analyst I to identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats to the Port’s networks, systems, and data. You will minimize the risk of cyber attacks and ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.

You will contribute to training content, deploy and integrate cybersecurity solutions, and support incident response and policy development in a hybrid/in-office setting.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in Information Technology and/or Security.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and/or SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) are desirable.
• Equity and inclusive values are a daily responsibility for Port employees.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats to the Port's networks, systems, and data.
• Create and facilitate end user training content related to information security for diverse audiences.
• Use security tools to support programs’ core functions and key responsibilities.
• Contribute to cybersecurity solutions deployment, integration, and project implementations.
• Assist Internal Audit with up-to-date security techniques and best practices.
• Assist in detection and incident response of cybersecurity events and risks.

Skills

Experienced

Problem Solver

Effective Communicator

Knowledgeable

Strategic

Committed to Equity

Job description

As an Information Security Engineer/Analyst I, you will identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats to the Port's networks, systems, and data. You will minimize the risk of cyber attacks and ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.

• You will create and facilitate end user training content related to information security and cybersecurity to diverse audiences.
• You will use security tools to support programs’ core functions and key responsibilities.
• You will contribute to efforts to assess, influence, recommend, deploy, and integrate cybersecurity solutions.
• You will contribute to the cybersecurity portions of project implementations including vulnerability scanning and third-party security testing reports.
• You will assist the Internal Audit team members with keeping up to date on the latest security techniques and technologies, advances in combating unauthorized access to information systems, and industry best practices.
• You will assist in the detection and incident response of cybersecurity events and identify potential and active risks to systems and data.
• You will assist in the development and maintenance of Information Security policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards, including developing access control policies, incident response plans, and other security-related documentation.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have one (1) year of experience in Information Technology and/or Security.
• Desired – We hope you have the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and/or SANS GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC).
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Problem Solver – You have strong analytical skills and can use critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to evaluate strengths and weaknesses to identify the most appropriate solution.
• Knowledgeable – You can monitor security controls and policies that are aligned with compliance and regulatory framework requirements such as Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as the requirements for securing sensitive data.
• Effective Communicator – You can communicate, both orally and in writing, technical concepts effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic – You can monitor the effectiveness of risk management principles, including identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, and monitoring and evaluating risk over time at an individual risk level.

What else you need to know:

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work on-call to respond during off-shift hours to address any issues that could adversely impact Port operations.
• Work Environment – This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. In this role, you will be required to access Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles. In compliance with Federal and State laws as the successful candidate, you will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal history background check.

Why you'll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port's mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Minimum Salary: 107,693.00 Maximum Salary: 145,702.00