Salary: $82,050.02 - $144,390.48 Annually
Location : Alexandria, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Information Technology Services
Division: LEADERSHIP & MA
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Security EngineerOverviewThe City of Alexandria's Information Technology Services (ITS) Department is seeking a Security Engineer to join our Information Security team. In this role, you will help strengthen the City's security posture, support important security initiatives, and protect digital services used by residents, employees, and City operations.
The Security Engineer will work closely with team members across ITS to build, improve, and maintain security solutions, identify and address vulnerabilities, and implement new technologies that help the City stay secure in a constantly changing threat landscape.
This position offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies, contribute to strategic security initiatives, and directly impact the safety and reliability of critical public services.
The OpportunitySecurity Platform Engineering & Administration- Design, implement, and support security solutions that improve monitoring, visibility, and resilience across the City.
- Maintain and enhance tools used for threat detection, incident response, and asset management.
- Help evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that strengthen security capabilities.Cybersecurity Operations Support
- Collaborate with ITS teams to ensure reliable logging, alerting, and response capabilities.
- Assist in automating security processes and integrating new security tools and services.
- Support security investigations and incident response activities when needed.Vulnerability, Risk, and Compliance Support
- Perform vulnerability assessments, risk reviews, and compliance activities.
- Work with technology teams to remediate identified risks and improve the overall security posture.
- Support audits, security assessments, and continuous improvement efforts.Technology Integration & Collaboration
- Partner with ITS and other City departments to implement new security services and enhance existing solutions.
- Identify gaps in current tools, processes, and controls, and recommend improvements.
- Serve as a trusted technical resource for security-related projects and initiatives.Operational Support
- Assist with audits, penetration tests, and security incidents.
- Provide guidance on secure configurations, security baselines, and best practices.
- Support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the City's security technologies.
AI & Automation Support- Explore and use artificial intelligence and automation technologies to improve security operations and increase efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to use AI to enhance threat detection, monitoring, analysis, and response activities.
- Help automate routine and repetitive tasks so the team can focus on higher-value security work.
- Collaborate with ITS teams to implement responsible AI practices that support security objectives while protecting privacy, data integrity, and public trust.
- Evaluate emerging AI-enabled technologies and provide recommendations on their safe and effective use within the City's technology environment.Continuous Improvement
- Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Research, design, and implement solutions that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of City data and services.
- Continuously look for ways to improve security processes, tools, and operational effectiveness.
Technical Domains & Tools
Experience in multiple of the following areas is preferred: - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Technical Inventory and Asset Management
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Password and Privileged Access Management
- Active Directory (AD)
- DNS Security
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies, including SAML
- Email Security
- Firewalls and Network Security
- Vulnerability Management
Minimum & Additional Requirements Four-Year College Degree; Five years as a Computer Programmer Analyst III; Three years experience in communicating and negotiating with high level executives.
Preferred Qualifications - Three (3) or more years of Information Security experience.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, GIAC, or equivalent.
- Experience with integrating, automating, and optimizing security solutions.
- Experience working in state, local, or federal government environments.
- Proficiency in one or more scripting or automation languages such as Python or PowerShell.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Experience implementing and administering enterprise security technologies.
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive positive change in tools, processes, and services.
- Experience evaluating and adopting emerging technologies, including AI-enabled security solutions.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field?
How many years of Information Technology experience do you have?
Do you have hands-on experience administering both Windows and Linux environments?
Please list the security tools or platforms you have worked with (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Nessus, Qualys, CrowdStrike, Defender).
Please list any relevant certifications you hold (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH).
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