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This posting is open to current King County employees only This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career within King County while continuing to enjoy the culture of continuous learning and work/life balance that our team is known for, all in support of thriving, resilient neighborhoods and communities across the Puget Sound region. 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. This 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. About the Role: This 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. As a working engineer, you'll maintain, configure, support, and upgrade the systems, software, and applications that keep the ICS platforms running. Across 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. About The Team: King 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. With 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. By 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. Apply 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. What You Will Be Doing: • Oversee WTD's OT cybersecurity posture, driving continuous improvement and maturity of the OT cybersecurity program • Guide 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 • Support capital and system improvement projects, identifying and addressing cybersecurity risks during design and implementation • Maintain, configure, support, and upgrade OT/IT systems, software, and applications supported by the Systems Engineering Team • Partner with other systems engineers and provide technical supervision of junior cybersecurity engineers to ensure coordinated, secure OT infrastructure operations Qualifications You Bring: • Bachelor’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 • Advanced knowledge of IT/OT related cybersecurity principles and best practices (e.g., access control, vulnerability management, secure configuration) • Proven track record supporting Emerson Ovation's Distributed Control System (DCS), associated Ovation applications and security suites, and other ICS control systems • Demonstrated experience representing the Systems Engineering Team on complex capital projects and leading system improvement initiatives • Experience administering Windows Active Directory environments, including identity and access management, Group Policy Objects, and server/workstation hardening Competencies You Bring : Tech Savvy : Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications Manages Complexity : Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems Optimizes Work Processes : Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement Drives Results : Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Working Conditions: • Work Location : West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199 • 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 • Union Representation : This position is represented by Local 117 WTD Application and Selection Process: We 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. A pplications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position. To apply, submit a: • Complete Application • Resume • Cover Letter • Responses to Supplemental Questions Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change): • Onsite Panel Interview (45 minutes) -October 27, 2026 Discover 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. Are 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. Application Process If 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. If 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 dasherman@kingcounty.gov . King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King 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 . King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No 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.

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This posting is open to current King County employees only
As a working engineer, you'll maintain, configure, support, and upgrade the systems, software, and applications that keep the ICS platforms running.
By 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.
Oversee WTD's OT cybersecurity posture, driving continuous improvement and maturity of the OT cybersecurity program
Guide 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
Support capital and system improvement projects, identifying and addressing cybersecurity risks during design and implementation
Maintain, configure, support, and upgrade OT/IT systems, software, and applications supported by the Systems Engineering Team
Partner with other systems engineers and provide technical supervision of junior cybersecurity engineers to ensure coordinated, secure OT infrastructure operations
Bachelor’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
Advanced knowledge of IT/OT related cybersecurity principles and best practices (e.g., access control, vulnerability management, secure configuration)
Proven track record supporting Emerson Ovation's Distributed Control System (DCS), associated Ovation applications and security suites, and other ICS control systems
Demonstrated experience representing the Systems Engineering Team on complex capital projects and leading system improvement initiatives
Experience administering Windows Active Directory environments, including identity and access management, Group Policy Objects, and server/workstation hardening
Tech Savvy : Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications
Manages Complexity : Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Optimizes Work Processes : Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Drives Results : Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Working Conditions:
Work Location : West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199
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
Union Representation : This position is represented by Local 117 WTD
A pplications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position.
Complete Application
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