Job#: 3021406 Job Description: - Serve as the primary technical lead for Information Security, providing deep expertise across security technologies and practices.
- Advise the CISO, CIO, and IT leadership on Azure security best practices, including Entra ID, Azure WAF, Azure VMs, Intune, Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, and related cloud services.
- Maintain and enhance the City's technical security infrastructure in collaboration with the security team and IT operations.
Threat Intelligence & Risk Advisory- Monitor emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and intelligence from law enforcement, government agencies, and trusted industry sources.
- Translate threat intelligence into actionable recommendations and support risk-based discussions with the CISO and leadership.
- Provide expert input on security incidents, investigations, and response strategies as needed.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement- Liaise with IT teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into system design, operations, and modernization efforts.
- Partner with the Project Management Office to embed security considerations into project planning and execution.
- Coordinate with third-party security providers to ensure effective protection of City assets and alignment with internal standards.
Team Leadership & Development- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and workload direction to junior security staff (1.5 FTEs).
- Support skill development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the security team.
Additional Duties- Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Participate in audits, assessments, and compliance activities as required.
- Perform related work as assigned.
QualificationsRequired- Extensive experience in information security engineering, architecture, or operations.
- Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure security technologies and modern identity/security frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply threat intelligence.
- Experience collaborating with IT, leadership, and external partners.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred- Experience in public sector, critical infrastructure, or regulated environments.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Azure Security Engineer, GIAC, etc.).
- Prior experience leading or mentoring technical staff.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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