Senior Security Engineer

State of Delaware - DTI/Security Office; Dover (DE); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending (Health & Dependent)

Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Group Universal Life Insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Paid time off (vacation & holidays)

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Delaware - DTI/Security Office is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to provide expert security engineering for cloud environments, applications, and identity services. You’ll design and maintain security controls, work with cross‑functional teams, and lead security automation across pipelines.

The role requires strong cloud and application security experience, IAM management with SSO/MFA, and familiarity with industry frameworks.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud security, application security, and identity management.
• Certifications in cloud security, application security, or identity and access management.
• Experience integrating applications with Okta using SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, or SCIM.
• Experience securing cloud-native apps, containers, serverless services, or software supply chains.
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or OWASP guidance.

Responsabilidades

• Provide security engineering support for DTI’s cloud environments, applications, and identity services.
• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot security controls across platforms.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, security, and agency teams to address security requirements.
• Perform secure architecture reviews, threat modeling, and security automation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot cloud, application, and identity security issues with technical teams and vendors.

Conocimientos

Cloud security platforms and IAM

IAM administration and SSO/MFA

Application and API security

Security testing and code review

Security automation with IaC

Threat modeling and secure arch review

Troubleshooting cloud security issues

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/cybersecurity

Herramientas

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud

Okta

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

rnLooking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced technology industry? Look no further! rnThe Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware’s central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services.�rnEmployment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with ‘best in class IT companies’ offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field.rnIn addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale.rnTo learn more visit DTI’s Website at https://dti.delaware.gov/ DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.rn

Summary Statement

The principal responsibility is to provide highly effective security engineering support for DTI’s cloud environments, applications, and identity services. Services will be delivered efficiently, meet the needs of DTI and other state agencies, and comply with DTI policies and procedures. The position will work collaboratively with infrastructure, application development, security, and agency teams to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot security controls.rnrnrnThe Senior Security Engineer is expected to be highly technical with a strong background across cloud, application, and identity security, including but not limited to:rnrn Cloud security platforms, services, and configuration management.rn Cloud identity and access management, privileged access, and secrets management.rn IAM administration and support, including single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), application integrations, access policies, and user lifecycle management.rn Application and application programming interface (API) security.rn Application security testing, secure code review, and vulnerability remediation.rn Secure architecture reviews and threat modeling.rn Security automation, infrastructure as code, and integration of security controls into development and deployment pipelines.rn Troubleshooting cloud, application, and identity security issues in collaboration with technical teams and vendors.rnrn

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.rnrnrnrn Possess a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.rn Possess a certification in cloud cybersecurity, application security, or identity and access management relevant to the assigned services.rn Possess experience integrating applications with Okta using SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 2.0, or SCIM.rn Possess experience securing cloud-native applications, containers, serverless services, or software supply chains.rn Possess experience applying NIST security frameworks, CIS Benchmarks, or OWASP application security guidance.rnrnrnrnrnrn

Job Requirements

Job Requirements for Senior Security Engineer�rnrnrnPossess a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in an enterprise IT environment, including cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, or software development.rn Possess a minimum of 3 years of technical engineering experience in cloud security and/or application security, including hands‑on experience in both areas.rn Possess experience implementing and supporting security controls in at least one major cloud platform, such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud.rn Possess experience identifying, validating, and remediating application or API vulnerabilities through security testing, secure code review, or threat modeling.rn Possess experience implementing identity and access controls, secure configurations, and protections for sensitive data across cloud environments and applications.rn Possess experience using scripting, infrastructure as code, or development and deployment pipelines to automate security controls or security testing.rnrnrn

Additional Posting Information

This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.rnAll applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DTI participates in the Federal E-Verify system where we will provide the federal government with each Executive Branch new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.� For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources web page.rnDTI does not provide employment-based sponsorship.rn

Benefits

DTI’s Benefits to include:rnGroup Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care), Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.rn21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.rnTuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually.rnState funded learning opportunities, mentor programs and professional development opportunities.rnEmployee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.rnEmployer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.rn​To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/agencies/index.shtml.

Accommodations

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Selection Plan

Ongoing Application Review