Senior Security Platform Engineer — Incident Response Lead

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 81,720 - 99,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health benefits

Comprehensive family medical coverage

Generous retirement security

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The County of Galveston seeks a Security Platform Engineer to lead cybersecurity efforts by configuring and optimizing enterprise security platforms. The role demands strong technical expertise for improved signal quality during cybersecurity incidents.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or a related field and have four years of relevant experience. The position is supported by a robust benefits package, including health, retirement security, and work-life balance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires experience configuring and managing enterprise security platforms.
• Requires valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Experience integrating security platforms with analytics systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configures, maintains, and optimizes enterprise security platforms.
• Implements security platform upgrades and improvements.
• Performs advanced technical analysis during security incidents.

Skills

Strong understanding of secure network architecture

Experience with Cisco or Palo Alto firewalls

Configuration and management of enterprise security platforms

Scripting or automation experience

Knowledge of DNS and DHCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field

Four years progressive experience in cybersecurity

Tools

XDR or endpoint detection platforms

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Job description

The County of Galveston seeks a Security Platform Engineer to lead cybersecurity efforts by configuring and optimizing enterprise security platforms. The role demands strong technical expertise for improved signal quality during cybersecurity incidents.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or a related field and have four years of relevant experience. The position is supported by a robust benefits package, including health, retirement security, and work-life balance initiatives.