Cyber Security Engineer II

About the role

Salt Lake County is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to join its enterprise-wide cyber security team. Working under the Cyber Security Manager, you will help design, develop, implement, monitor, and maintain security programs that protect the county’s data, networks, applications, and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop security solutions for voice, data, network, and application environments.
• Implement and monitor security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of county systems.
• Maintain and update cyber security policies, procedures, and tools.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to security incidents.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into projects and operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, plus at least four years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and eight years experience).
• Professional certifications in information security or computer networking are preferred.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment and ongoing background checks.

Required skills

• Information security
• Computer networking

What we offer

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility between office and home.
• Generous paid time off: 12 holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day per year.
• Retirement options (hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) with 10% employer contribution).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with a 100% county‑paid premium option.
• Health Savings Account (up to $1,200/year) and Flexible Spending Account.
• Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability fully paid by the county.
• Professional development resources, onsite medical clinic, childcare, gym, and various insurance discounts.