Security Engineer

Security Engineer As an Security Engineer with OMES you will enjoy: Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually. A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. Position Summary This role leads or supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise information security across infrastructure, systems, and data environments, ensuring that security requirements are defined, validated, and aligned with organizational and statewide standards. It serves as a technical authority in security engineering, overseeing solutions, managing various security toolsets, and advancing vulnerability and patch management programs to reduce risk. The position collaborates with operations teams, service groups, and external partners to resolve complex issues, support escalations, and deliver effective security services, while also participating in Blue Team activities to strengthen defensive capabilities. Additionally, it stays current on emerging cybersecurity trends, translating insights into strategic recommendations, roadmaps, and reports that enhance the organization's overall security posture. Responsibilities Provide security engineering designs and implementation in all aspects of infrastructure and data systems. Validate system security requirements, definitions and analysis. Recommend and design statewide security standards. Coordinate and support information security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Research and stay current on the latest information security technologies. Oversee specific technology solutions, develop associated product roadmaps and solve issues escalated from Operations teams. Partner with industry leaders to provide world-class information security services. Participate in Blue Team exercises and offer recommendations for improvement. Manage Microsoft Azure/Entra AD security-related policy. Mature enterprise vulnerability/patch management platform. Work closely with other service teams and agencies to resolve technical faults; and, Analyze industry trends, recommend improvements, draft reports and implement changes. Physical Demands and Work Environment This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND Security+ Certification AND 6 years of security experience OR An equivalent combination of education and experience equal to 10 years. Preference will be given to candidates who possess Industry recognized certification (CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.) 3+ years of experience in utilizing security-relevant tools, systems, and applications (SMG, IPS, Proxy, CASB, Encryption, PAM, MFA/SSO, etc.) PowerShell, Bash, Python scripting, and coding abilities. About OMES The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners' goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible. OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. State of Oklahoma