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We're looking for a current King County employee to join the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Systems Engineering Team as an Engineer IV, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer, playing a vital role in supporting our regional OT based Industrial Control System (ICS) across multiple facilities, including three Wastewater Treatment plants.\nThis Career Service position is a chance to utilize the OT and cybersecurity skills you already have and transition into a position with technical supervision and oversight responsibilities for OT cybersecurity. It's a great next step for someone looking for long term growth and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the environment and communities we serve by overseeing OT cybersecurity within the Systems Engineering team.\nAbout the Role:\nThis position will oversee the cybersecurity posture of WTD's Industrial Control System (ICS). You'll guide and participate in the development of cybersecurity policies, manage the selection of security tools and monitoring solutions, lead disaster recovery, help mature incident response planning, and review system changes to identify emerging risks. You'll also support capital and system improvement projects, identifying and addressing cybersecurity risks during design and implementation.\nAs a working engineer, you'll maintain, configure, support, and upgrade the systems, software, and applications that keep the ICS platforms running.\nAcross WTD's treatment plants and remote sites, you'll partner with other systems engineers to ensure coordinated, secure operations across the regional OT network. You'll also provide technical supervision of junior cybersecurity engineers.\nAbout The Team:\nKing County's Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) depends on its Systems Engineering Team to ensure the seamless operation of its Industrial Control System (ICS) across a diverse, geographically distributed network. The team manages WTD's OT infrastructure, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of wastewater services.\nWith a footprint spanning five treatment plants and nearly 100 offsite facilities, the team provides countywide support for infrastructure reliability, application performance, and cybersecurity. Its work safeguards ICS environments against emerging threats, keeps system documentation and standards current, and sustains reliable operations at every facility.\nBy powering the systems that protect public health and the environment, the team reflects a commitment to technical excellence, proactive problem-solving, and collaborative service across King County's wastewater system.\nApply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, c omprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.\nJob Duties\nWhat You Will Be Doing:\nOversee WTD's OT cybersecurity posture, driving continuous improvement and maturity of the OT cybersecurity program \nGuide and participate in the development of cybersecurity policies, lead disaster recovery planning and testing, contribute to incident response planning, and review system changes to identify emerging security risks\n Support capital and system improvement projects, identifying and addressing cybersecurity risks during design and implementation \nMaintain, configure, support, and upgrade OT/IT systems, software, and applications supported by the Systems Engineering Team \nPartner with other systems engineers and provide technical supervision of junior cybersecurity engineers to ensure coordinated, secure OT infrastructure operations\nExperience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills\nQualifications You Bring:\nBachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a combination of education, certifications, and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the specified job duties\nAdvanced knowledge of IT/OT related cybersecurity principles and best practices (e.g., access control, vulnerability management, secure configuration)\nProven track record supporting Emerson Ovation's Distributed Control System (DCS), associated Ovation applications and security suites, and other ICS control systems\nDemonstrated experience representing the Systems Engineering Team on complex capital projects and leading system improvement initiatives\nExperience administering Windows Active Directory environments, including identity and access management, Group Policy Objects, and server/workstation hardening\nCompetencies You Bring:Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications\nManages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems\nOptimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement\nDrives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances\nCollaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives \nSupplemental Information\nWorking Conditions:\nWork Location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199\n Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible \nUnion Representation: This position is represented by Local 117 WTD \nApplication and Selection Process:\n\nWe welcome applications from internal KC employees only. We value diverse perspectives, life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.\nApplications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position.\nTo apply, submit a:\nComplete Application\nResume\nCover Letter\nResponses to Supplemental Questions\n Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change):\n\nOnsite Panel Interview (45 minutes) -October 27, 2026Discover More about DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News . Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.\n\nAre you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.\nApplication Process\nIf you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. \nIf you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Dan Sherman at  .\nKing County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.\nKing County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here .\nKing County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer\nNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.\nKing County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:\n Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents \nLife and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents \nRetirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan \nTransportation program and ORCA transit pass \n12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays \nGenerous vacation and paid sick leave \nPaid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves \nFlexible Spending Account \nWellness programs \nOnsite activity centers \nEmployee Giving Program \nEmployee assistance programs \nFlexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position \nTraining and career development programs\nFor additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. 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