NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER - 80106

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts in Nashville, TN seeks a Network Security Engineer to lead centralized security programs across a statewide infrastructure. The role designs, implements, and maintains controls, conducts risk assessments, and supports incident response with a focus on compliance and audit readiness.

The position requires experience in enterprise IT security, Windows and Linux server environments, and knowledge of NIST/ CIS benchmarks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in enterprise IT security or security operations.
• Experience with centralized firewalls and endpoint security.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 or CIS Benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across enterprise systems.
• Conduct security risk assessments and remediation planning.
• Support incident response and post-incident documentation.
• Maintain compliant security documentation and audit artifacts.

Skills

Security architecture

Risk assessment

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Patch management

Identity/access management

Job description

Executive Service

Closing Date: 08/25/2026

This position is designated as hybrid.

NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

Administrative Office of the Courts - Information Technology Services Division- ITSD

Nashville, TN

Annual Salary: $95,000.00 - $107,000.00

Closing Date: 08/25/2026

This position is designated as hybrid.

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://wwwtncourtsgov/administration/human-resources

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who We Are And What We Do

The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) serves as a trusted resource to assist in improving the administration of justice and promoting confidence in the judiciary. It is the administrative arm of the State's judicial branch, one of the three fundamental divisions of Tennessee state government. The judicial branch provides an essential check on the legislative and executive branches through judicial review. The AOC supports the Tennessee Supreme Court, intermediate appellate courts, trial courts, and courts of limited jurisdiction by managing programs, resources, and operations that enable the courts to function efficiently.

Job Overview

The Administrative Offices of the Court (AOC) is seeking a Network Security Engineer responsible for leading information security efforts. This role is responsible for the architecture, design, and centralized management of multi-tiered information security risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and compliance frameworks across a complex, statewide infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Security Control Management

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls (firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, VPN, and identity/access management) aligned with agency policies

Risk & Vulnerability Management

• Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and remediation planning; track findings through to closure system

Hardening

• Manage patch management lifecycles, configuration hardening standards, and encryption protocols for both public-facing and internal enterprise systems

Incident Response

• Participate as a core member of the incident response team, handling triage, containment, and comprehensive post-incident documentation

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate security documentation, compliance artifacts, and evidence to support internal and external audit readiness

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Enterprise Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise IT infrastructure or security operations, specifically managing centralized firewalls, multi-tiered endpoint security, and scale-ready network access controls
• System Administration & Engineering: 2+ years of engineering experience working within Windows and Linux server environments, including automated patching, infrastructure hardening, and high-level technical troubleshooting
• Frameworks: Working knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks) and ability to map controls to technical implementations
• Soft Skills: Strong documentation habits, excellent prioritization skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively across cross-functional IT teams
• Logistics: Ability to travel within the state and ability to lift and transport 75 pounds

Preferred

• Experience securing cloud-based solutions, specifically Microsoft M365 and Azure environments

Equal Opportunity & Anti-Discrimination

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.