Network Security Engineer

The Administrative Offices of the Court (AOC) is seeking a Network Security Engineer responsible for leading information security efforts. This role is responsible for the architecture, design, and centralized management of multi-tiered information security risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and compliance frameworks across a complex, statewide infrastructure.

• Responsibilities
  •    Security Control Management: Design, implement, and maintain security controls (firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, VPN, and identity/access management) aligned with agency policies
  •    Risk & Vulnerability Management: Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and remediation planning; track findings through to closure
  •    System Hardening: Manage patch management lifecycles, configuration hardening standards, and encryption protocols for both public-facing and internal enterprise systems
  •    Incident Response: Participate as a core member of the incident response team, handling triage, containment, and comprehensive post-incident documentation
  •    Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate security documentation, compliance artifacts, and evidence to support internal and external audit readiness
  Qualifications
  Required:
  •    Enterprise Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise IT infrastructure or security operations, specifically managing centralized firewalls, multi-tiered endpoint security, and scale-ready network access controls
  •    System Administration & Engineering: 2+ years of engineering experience working within Windows and Linux server environments, including automated patching, infrastructure hardening, and high-level technical troubleshooting
  •    Frameworks: Working knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks) and ability to map controls to technical implementations
  •    Soft Skills: Strong documentation habits, excellent prioritization skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively across cross-functional IT teams
  •    Logistics: Ability to travel within the state and ability to lift and transport 75 pounds
  Preferred:
  •    Experience securing cloud-based solutions, specifically Microsoft M365 and Azure environments
  Education & Certifications
  •    Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree
  •    Experience Substitution: In lieu of a degree, professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CCNA/CCNP Security, or equivalent) combined with robust, demonstrable work experience will be considered.
  This position requires a criminal background check.  Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

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