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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Security Engineer - **Company:** City of Des Moines - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,490.0 - $134,077.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Load Testing, Information Technology - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usfb5aadfa508ce806c21496c150708015/eaa ## About the Role * Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in or major course work in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field; and * Four years of applied experience managing enterprise security systems and performing security analysis; OR * Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field; and * Six years of applied experience managing enterprise security systems and performing security analysis; OR * Technical certifications such as SSCP, CCSP, CISSP, or SANS; and * Eight years of applied experience managing enterprise security systems and performing security analysis., * Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen. * Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. ## Description The IT Security Engineer is responsible for monitoring, assessing and remediation of the City's external and internal cybersecurity risk. The Security Engineer will utilize and maintain existing City security platforms and recommend new security platforms to mitigate threats. This position will serve as a subject matter expert to consult with other IT and City departments on Cybersecurity practices to minimize risk., Applicants who possess an out-of-state driver's license must submit a certified driving record to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. Please attach to your online application or submit separately by email to , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail or hand delivery to 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) * Designs, plans, engineers, implements, configures, troubleshoots, monitors, tests, maintains, secures, manages and documents security platforms, systems, networks, and associated hardware and software related to information security. * Monitors, assesses and responds to vulnerabilities, alerts and/or security incidents as needed to maintain 24/7 City operations. Stays apprised of and communicates emerging threats. * Functions as a subject matter expert and escalation point, providing technical leadership for any security incidents, issues or requests from the IT support and administration teams. * Conducts after-action reviews, researches, and provides insight and recommendations to assess, improve, and deploy security technology solutions, processes and procedures. * Identifies potential system or network weaknesses through existing security platforms and security best practices.Creates and documents security engineering and mitigation processes, standards and assessments. * Plans, coordinates and tests changes, upgrades, and new services, ensuring systems will operate correctly and securely in current and future environments and provide for business continuity and redundancy. * Assists with selection and evaluation of security vendors and contracts, and monitors vendor performance. * Helps create change requests, statements of work, project plans and/or budgets for security upgrades. * Helps set, implement, and deliver City cybersecurity training program priorities and project plans. * Advises on information security policy and programming. Completes thorough reviews and implements modifications required by the City Information Security Program in order to support security governance, regulation, and compliance by City departments and partners. * Works outside regular business hours when needed for maintenance, project performance, and incidents. * Performs other related duties as assigned., Job Description: What You'll Do Our Technology & Engineering internship program offers opportunities for 100+ interns and has a strong reputation with over 20 years of history.… + 11 days ago, Job Category: Information Technology Job Description: The Information Security Engineer is responsible for the daily operations of user access and identity management for all L… + 1 month ago + ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Load Testing AI: Aiming at a Moving Target](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1914-load-testing-ai-aiming-at-a-moving-target) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Microservices? 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