NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

Salary

$71,624.00 - $89,530.00 Annually

Location

County Office Building 124 West Elm Street, Graham, Alamance County, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

202500304

Department

IT

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Job Purpose

The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Countys security stance. Working under the Network Operations Manager and as part of the Network Team, this position will help architect network security solutions County-wide. This position will help ensure the County has a front line of defense against unauthorized access by implementing solutions and policies and then maintaining those successfully.

Responsibilities

• Functions with the primary duty of working with enterprise firewalls, anti-malware and various security appliance but will also be expected to have expert level knowledge of routing and switching and familiarity with wireless networking, virtual environments, server hardware, datacenter technology and Microsoft domain infrastructure.
• Manages day-to-day client-side security via anti-malware and local software firewall policy.
• Provides support to the Systems, Applications and Datacenter teams as necessary.
• Implements, maintains and optimizes the internal network for the County.
• Develops site-to-site VPN connections for internal remote communications and communications with trusted outside agencies.
• Regularly reviews logs for signs of intrusion of malfunctions.
• Writes and modifies firewall rules ensuring the County is protected with changing technology.
• Monitors daily vulnerability reports and takes action for implementing needed changes and solutions.
• Stays abreast of newly discovered attach vectors and vulnerabilities on a daily basis and work with the rest of the IT team to ensure patches are applied and vulnerabilities are addressed appropriately.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: BS/BA in Information Systems or Computer Science or relevant field from an accredited college or university required with a minimum of 4 years of experience, or Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience). Prior experience with Microsoft Domain Infrastructure,

License/Credentials: Possession of a NC valid drivers license.

Skills & Abilities

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical - Ability to analyze statistical data, keep accurate records and complete reports.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgement - Ability to use good judgement and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasker - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded - Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand F

Walk O

Sit F

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Talk/Hear F

See F

Taste/Smell N

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs O

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office Environment

Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.

Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.

Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.

Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.

Time Off Accruals:

Vacation Time - Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.

Sick Time - All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

County Observed Holidays - Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.

Wellness Benefits & Programming:

Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all its free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isnt recorded.

Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.

Alamance County Employee Health Center: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.

Services Available:

Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.

Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)

Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider

Health Education and Counseling

Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.

Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.

Employee Fitness Center:

Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.

Employer Alamance County Government

Address 124 West Elm Street

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-570-4035

Website http://www.alamance-nc.com