Salary
$91,027.77 - $136,541.65 Annually
Location
Minnesota
Job Type
Full-time
Remote Employment
Remote Only
Job Number
23IT20101PC232
Department
Information Technology
Division
Web Service Administration
Opening Date
02/09/2024
Description
The Senior Mitigation Engineer will work to develop repeatable processes for mitigating vulnerabilities and ensuring prompt patching of systems. In coordination with IT Security and responding to audits and assessments, the person in this position will engage with a variety of business and IT groups throughout the county to ensure that vulnerabilities are resolved in a timely manner.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Based on business needs of this position, hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota. Work hours will be Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type:This is a full-time, benefit earning position.This position is internally classified as a Senior IT Engineer - IT Database Engineer.Click here to view the job classification specification.At this time, employees may be eligible to receive an additional cash merit of up to $2,799.11 that can be earned annually based on performance.
In this position, you will:
· Lead remediation of vulnerabilities based on prioritized IT Security audit and assessment results.
· Serve as the technical lead for developing, implementing, and socializing IT operations vulnerability mitigation strategy and on-going efforts, both internally and externally with line of business' (LOB) customers.
· Develop and execute a repeatable communication plan for vulnerability mitigation efforts, including patching efforts, critical vulnerability information, and risk exception processes.
· Champion vulnerability mitigation on both IT owned and LOB owned hardware and software with a particular focus on business alignment and buy in when mitigation is requested.
· Provide mitigation leadership and assistance to the internal team, as well as throughout the organization.
· Lead coordination with line of business customers and vendors to ensure vulnerability mitigation and lifecycle management.
· Act as the senior point of escalation, technical advisor, and mentor for team members.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams in IT and lines of business to quickly address critical operating system and software vulnerabilities.
· Develop and maintain repeatable processes, policies, and measurable goals to help IT operations proactively prevent vulnerability situations and reduce technical debt.
Need to have:
· Current certification in a leading professional level certification area (e.g., CISM, CISSP, SSCP, CASP+, etc.).
· One of the following:
o Seven or more years of information technology experience.
o Associate/vocational/technical degree in computer science, engineering, or a related information technology field and five or more years of information technology experience.
o Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, management information systems, data engineering, business intelligence, data analytics, or a related information technology field and three or more years of information technology experience.
Nice to have:
· Experience:
o Developing or running an enterprise vulnerability mitigation program.
o With Windows and Linux administration, virtualization, and Windows desktop administration.
o With asset management and/or configuration management database (CMDB) software.
· Ability to:
o Communicate complex technical information clearly and articulately.
o Work closely with LOB teams and evangelize the need for vulnerability mitigation.
o Consult on full product lifecycles from selection through upgrades, patching and decommission.
o Apply threat exposure and business impact analysis techniques.
About the department: Technology is the foundation of our work – and the work of every county employee. The Information Technology department is here to help our employees work smarter, faster and better. It is made up of 9 divisions: Business Solutions, Service Management Office, Architecture, Central Services Administration & Imaging Operations, Enterprise Development, IT Finance & Support Services, Operations, IT Strategic Alignment, and IT Security. About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile. Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility (select Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here.This position may have access to systems or other documentation that may contain HIPAA data.
Applications will be referred to the hiring supervisor on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Pajoua Chang Pajoua.Chang@hennepin.us
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