Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Chisago County; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 5,402,000 - 7,113,000; Full time

Job summary

Chisago County is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to deliver advanced cybersecurity services for the interconnected E-911 and CJIS networks. Responsibilities include configuring Cisco firewalls, core routers, switches, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.

The role requires strong Linux/Windows experience and VMware, with CJIS background check and a valid driver's license. The position is full-time in the IT Services division, reporting to the IT Services Manager/DES

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in Information Systems, with at least 2 years in computer systems security administration.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year certificate in data processing, computer science, microcomputer or related field, and 4 years of experience, or seven years of related network security experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and management of core network services and devices.
• Oversee security practices standardization, business continuity, service and security methods across County systems.
• Provide day-to-day mentoring to Infrastructure Services staff and lead IT projects.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables and project schedules for IT initiatives.

Skills

Cisco firewall

Vulnerability scanning

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

Linux

Windows

VMware

CJIS background

Education

Two-year certificate in data processing / computer science

Tools

Nessus (or equivalent)

Job description

$39.21 to $51.63 DOQ
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Chisago County is seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer to provide advanced cyber security related services for our interconnected E-911 and CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) networks. The list below further defines the tasks and requirements as listed in the attached Senior Infrastructure Engineer job description.

Examples of the work are, but not limited to:

• Cisco firewall configuration and management.
• Nessus or equivalent vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Cisco core routers configuration and management.
• Cisco switch configuration and management.
• Patch management.
• Vulnerability research and remediation for any interconnected equipment or software.
• Identification of vulnerabilities and remediation for the Chisago County E-911 system.
• Ability to create detailed technical documentation and reporting.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain and configure layer 3 networking.
• Experience with hardware / software IDS/IPS technology.
• Experience with Linux and Microsoft Windows based systems.
• Experience with VMware server infrastructure.

DIVISION: IT Services

POSITION STATUS: Full-time, Appointed, Non-union

REPORTS TO: IT Services Manager/DES Management

JOB LOCATION: Chisago County Government, Center City MN

Contributes to the fulfillment of the County mission and vision by planning, designing and maintaining programs, policies, and management systems in all facets of the county computer systems. Provides support of information technology and software application initiatives across the county systems.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This position works collaboratively with management and staff to achieve appropriate delivery of computer and network objectives to meet the business needs of the County. Under general direction, the position ensures that staff assigned to different facets of the computer network systems performs all procedures necessary to appropriately protect systems and data from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Interfaces with user community to understand their IT needs, prepares and recommends draft procedures, and products to accommodate them. Oversees, and is one of the staff responsible for the configuration and management of the core network services and devices. This position provides day to day mentoring to other Infrastructure Services staff. Leads IT projects and assures that the appropriate resources are assigned to the IT projects, as well as coordinates the timelines, deliverables and project schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Information Systems is required, with at least 2 years of computer systems security administration experience preferred.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Requires a minimum of a two-year certificate in data processing, computer science, microcomputer or related field, and 4 years of experience or:

Seven years of progressive experience in work related directly to Network Security, Microsoft networking, PC’s and related technologies; or a combination of experience and college to equal 6 years.

*** Successful completion of a CJIS background check. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the IT Services Manager/DES Management

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Works with professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation as a member of the Infrastructure Services team within IT Services to deliver service to our customers.
• Develops and maintains practices to protect the integrity, accuracy, confidentiality and recoverability of data and information across County.
• Preforms duties as listed in the Infrastructure Engineer job description.
• Develops, coordinates, and manages security practices standardization, business continuation, service, and security methods, approaches, policies and procedures across the County systems.
• Works in conjunction with other DES staff to evaluate new applications and systems for use in Chisago County.
• Interfaces with user community to understand their needs and assists in implementing procedures to accommodate them. Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security of the county network systems. Oversees the accurate evaluations of the levels of security required.
• Assists in coordinating and conducting security risk assessments to identify risks and potential corrective actions.
• Participates in development of procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Facilitates a security awareness among staff so that information is treated as an asset and develops and supports training in multiple communities.
• Maintains a system of management reporting that provides the system with timely and relevant information on all aspects of the computer security function.
• Communicates directly to DES Management to assist in coordinating issues impacting or conflicting with Local, State, Federal privacy regulations. Researches, communicates and implements local, state and federal statutes as they relate to confidentiality and security of patient information, electronic attestation, and other regulations that impact the electronic storage of protection of information.
• Leads IT projects and assures that the appropriate resources are assigned to the IT projects, as well as coordinates the timelines, deliverables and project schedules.
• Provide after hours support of the county supported networks by being part of an on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Information Systems is required, with at least 2 years of computer systems security administration experience preferred.

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Requires a minimum of a two-year certificate in data processing, computer science, microcomputer or related field, and 4 years of experience or:

Seven years of progressive experience in work related directly to Network Security, Microsoft networking, PC’s and related technologies; or a combination of experience and college to equal 6 years.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must possess strong knowledge of information security management and practice; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards for systems security; strong project management skills; good communication skills; change management skills; demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed within the Government Center and satellite offices. Exposures include those noises commonly related to an information center that houses miscellaneous systems, as well as those exposures that may be encountered while working in other departments.

Working Conditions

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This classification regularly involves physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity.
• Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; and hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• The noise level can range from moderately quiet in the office to loud and noisy in the field.

Physical Exertion (Pounds)

Up to 10

Regular

Up to 25

Occasional

Up to 50

Occasional

Up to 100

Seldom

100 or more

Seldom

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