TLT IT Systems Specialist Senior

THIS POSITION IS TERM-LIMITED-TEMPORARY AND ANTICIPATED TO LAST THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023. THIS POSITION IS BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE.
King County Superior Court is seeking a temporary IT Systems Specialist - Senior to provide support in this important work and to ensure access to justice.
The TLT IT System Specialist-Senior will serve as a technical expert in cybersecurity in our group. Responsibilities include engineering, administering, and securing large complex technology systems which include servers, operating systems, virtualization, cloud, security, databases, and application products. This position will report to the King County Superior Court Director of Information Technology.
Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work location: The primary work location for this position is at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle. The incumbent may be required to work at other facilities as assigned.
Work schedule and terms: The workweek for this position is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Variations in these hours may occur. This at-will Term-Limited-Temporary position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not overtime-eligible.
Additional materials required: Please include a resume and cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the online application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter, or if you reference "see resume" on your application.
Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are:
1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
2) Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.

The following duties are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level.

Backend infrastructure (30%):

• Specialize in one or more technical large-scale systems such as Windows servers for large systems, systems software, operating systems, virtualization, Azure Cloud, security, databases, recovery, storage, and applications.
• Provide escalated/referred problem resolution for internal and external customers which includes escalation or referral of unresolved problems to appropriate resources.
• Implement, and support IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS solutions in Azure Cloud.
• Manage SCCM and be responsible for creating images and patching hardware and software.
• Use Microsoft Azure to deploy highly available, scalable, and secure applications.
• Provide support for service issues or failures at any time.

Security (70%):

• Implement, maintain, and monitor cybersecurity systems and protocols to protect our company's data and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents and investigate security breaches or incidents to determine the root cause and prevent future occurrences.
• Assist with the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the industry's best practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and trends and make recommendations for improvements to our cybersecurity systems and protocols.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to identify and address cybersecurity concerns and risks.
• Provide cybersecurity training and awareness to employees to promote a security-conscious culture within the organization.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and best practices

• Experience with network security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Understanding of common security protocols such as SSL/TLS, SSH, and HTTPS.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant certifications, such as Security+, CEH, or CISSP, are a plus.

Necessary special requirements: The ability to reliably travel throughout the County is required. Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
King County Superior Court employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are a successful candidate for the position you applied for, the Court will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:
Submit proof of vaccination, or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of vaccination by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.
Union membership: This position is not represented by a union.
King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
Employment Type: Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 35 hrs/wk