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What You'll Be Doing Bring your passion for cybersecurity to a role where your expertise can make a meaningful difference! As the IT Security Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining security controls and platforms that protect the organization’s information systems, networks and data. This role will work closely with IT and business teams to identify security risks, respond to incidents and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Candidates must have meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills, the ability to work comfortably under pressure and be able deliver on tight deadlines and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in at least two of the following key areas: Security Operations Design, implement, administer and maintain enterprise information security platforms and solutions Monitoring potential security incidents and events Vulnerability and threat assessment and remediation Threat intelligence operationalization Security platform assessment and selection Security awareness and training Security consulting for internal teams and departments regarding appropriate applications, configurations, policies and controls Incident Response Develop, document and test organizational incident response plans, disaster recovery plans and business continuity plans Manage complex security incidents, including coordination with internal and external resources Maintain defensible evidence Governance, Risk and Compliance Manage and conduct internal and external audits and assessments Manage vendor and third-party risk, including ongoing assessments and remediation plans Develop, implement and manage security and risk policies, procedures, standards and guidelines Design, implement and assess security controls to meet industry best practices and legal and regulatory requirements Essential Functions Perform security incident and threat management, including monitoring security events, identifying abnormal/malicious behavior, investigating, triaging and remediating security incidents Plan, coordinate, implement and support information security measures and platforms to protect data, software and hardware Perform information security risk assessments, including service specific risk assessments, networks and systems, data security, network infrastructure and reporting on security status and incidents Develop and maintain complete security documentation related to security design, implementation, processes and practices Provide consultation to business units and technology teams on security best practices and ongoing requirements NOTE: This position is subject to a 24-hour on-call rotation and must be able to be onsite within 1 hour. About About Our Team Wake County Information Technology is in the heart of Raleigh’s booming downtown, a part of the Research Triangle area. If you’re a tech-guru, this is the place to be. Our team of smart, dedicated people is respected within our organization and recognized as leaders in the use of technology by the prestigious Center for Digital Government, regularly ranking in the top ten among counties with a population for 1 million or more. Our team members are our most valued asset and treated as such with competitive salaries and top-notch benefits. We believe a good work/life balance helps people make better decisions, be more creative and enjoy coming to work. If you thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, supportive environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out. Required The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field Three years of experience in security design and administration Equivalent education and experience are accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Security+ or equivalent security certifications are preferred Experience implementing security controls governed by legal and regulatory requirements such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) Experience administering, maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise security platforms, including but not limited to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, web filtering, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, email protection and encryption Experience defining security standards and incident response plans to detect, respond and recover from security incidents, including analyzing incident related data and implementing containment and eradication strategies Experience performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing and defining effective remediation plans Experience developing, implementing, and testing business continuity and disaster recovery plans How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Advanced knowledge and understanding of information security architecture, technologies, best practices and controls In depth knowledge of common Information Security frameworks and standards and compliance and regulations such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST, PCI-DSS, HITRUST, HIPAA, HITECH Solid organizational skills with the ability to thrive in a sense-of-urgency environment, leveraging best practices and approaching any problem as team-player with a can-do attitude Ability to manage time and prioritize the most important tasks within a given time period Detail oriented with excellent problem solving, analytical, communication and organization skills Desire to maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in security technology, trends and issues About This Position Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Hiring Range: 91,564.00 - 128,189.00, Commensurate with experience Market Range: 91,564.00 - 164,813.00 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/26/2026 What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement What Makes Wake Great Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities. Equal Opportunity Sta
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.