Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Security Engineering & Security Operations

Position Duties

• Minimum Education* Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity or directly related field Minimum Experience* 4 years of progressively responsible information technology experience related to assignment *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements: Security+ or related certification (CISSP, SANS, GIAC, COMTIA) As Assigned: Washington State Driver's License; some positions may require the ability to pass additional background checks and / or obtain additional certifications, with maintenance thereafter On-call participation is required Ability to obtain CJIS/HIPAA/PCI/NERC CIP access

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Security+ or related certification (CISSP, SANS, GIAC, COMTIA)
• As Assigned: Washington State Driver's License; some positions may require the ability to pass additional background checks and / or obtain additional certifications, with maintenance thereafter
• On-call participation is required
• Ability to obtain CJIS/HIPAA/PCI/NERC CIP access

Security Engineering Skills

• Secure design review and threat modeling Security tool engineering (SIEM pipelines, identity systems, endpoint agents) Configuration baselines and secure hardening Vulnerability engineering and automation Cyber supply chain assessment and vendor risk analysis CIS/NIST RMF implementation Scripting & Automation familiarity (Python/PowerShell) Security Operations Skills: SIEM/SOAR administration and detection tuning Endpoint security administration Security investigations and incident response Threat hunting and MITRE ATT&CK familiarity Scripting familiarity (Python/PowerShell) Communication, customer service, and collaboration skills
• Secure design review and threat modeling
• Security tool engineering (SIEM pipelines, identity systems, endpoint agents)
• Configuration baselines and secure hardening
• Vulnerability engineering and automation
• Cyber supply chain assessment and vendor risk analysis
• CIS/NIST RMF implementation
• Scripting & Automation familiarity (Python/PowerShell)
• SIEM/SOAR administration and detection tuning
• Endpoint security administration
• Security investigations and incident response
• Threat hunting and MITRE ATT&CK familiarity
• Scripting familiarity (Python/PowerShell)
• Communication, customer service, and collaboration skills

Other Qualifications

• This recruitment is being managed by Kim Susee, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn ! Compensation & Benefits Pay Details: Hourly: $58.70 - $82.67 Annual Salary: $122,096.00 - $171,953.60 Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma The Department The Information Technology Department supports the City’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, and innovation efforts across all City departments. The Cybersecurity Operations Team is part of the IT Department’s Information Assurance line of business and is responsible for protecting the City’s digital assets through the use of best practice controls and methodologies. Joining the City of Tacoma’s cybersecurity team means doing meaningful work that protects critical public services relied upon by hundreds of thousands of residents every day. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment where technical excellence, integrity, and service to the community truly matter. Whether your strengths are in Security Engineering or Security Operations, you’ll work alongside peers who value curiosity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to directly shape the maturity, reliability, and resilience of the City’s technology landscape. We offer complex challenges, support for professional growth, and flexible hybrid-remote work, and the chance to leave a lasting impact on a modern municipal environment. A Commitment to Equity & Diversity At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table. The Community Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures. Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum. With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI Application Process Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in the interview process, which may include a work problem. Appointment is subject to passing a background check. Get Assistance For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement. For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes. Communication with the City of Tacoma We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
• This recruitment is being managed by Kim Susee, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn !

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Details:
• Annual Salary: $122,096.00 - $171,953.60
• Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

The Department

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity

The Community

Application Process

• Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in the interview process, which may include a work problem. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.
• Get Assistance
• For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.
• For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
• Communication with the City of Tacoma
• We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
• Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Benefits

• The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives. Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees. Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. Other Employment Information Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit. Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule. Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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