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State of Colorado

Senior Network Security Engineer

State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


State of Colorado Senior Network Security Engineer

Location: Denver, Colorado Salary: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually Job Type: Full Time Job Number: MCA122724 Opening Date: 12/27/2024 FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. How To Apply: Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application. Department Information

Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS) is the nonpartisan research agency of the Colorado General Assembly. The technology team within Legislative Council Staff is responsible for developing, maintaining, and securing all information and technology systems for legislators and legislative staff. Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to lead the architecture, implementation, and enhancement of secure network solutions that protect our systems and data. This role is critical in developing scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure to defend against evolving cyber threats. Primary Responsibilities

Network Security Architecture and Design:

Evaluate existing environment, tools, and configurations to ensure full tool implementation and deployment. Implementation of Security Controls:

Deploy and direct the set up or re-configuration of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and other security technologies. Threat Monitoring and Incident Response:

Monitor network activity using existing tools to detect anomalies and malicious activity, and lead responses to network security incidents. Vulnerability Management:

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network systems. Policy Development and Compliance:

Create, update, and enforce network security policies, standards, and guidelines. Cloud and Hybrid Network Security:

Secure cloud infrastructure by implementing native tools and integrating with on-premises networks. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

Partner with IT, development, and business teams to incorporate security into network-related projects. Mentorship and Leadership:

Mentor junior security engineers, providing guidance on best practices. Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain detailed network diagrams, incident reports, and security playbooks. Minimum Qualifications

Your educational background is a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent relevant technical and security experience in network development and system architecture. You should have 8-10+ years of overall network and systems security experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience being responsible for network security. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent are required. Application Material

Please send your application to: lis.ga@coleg.gov Subject: Application for Senior Network Security Engineer Your application should include your resume; candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a list of three professional references.

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