City of San José
SecOps Engineer – San Jose Airport
City of San José, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
SecOps Engineer – San Jose Airport
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The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About the Department San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area’s most dependable airport. In 2023, SJC welcomed more than 12 million passengers and was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal. SJC offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations and serves business aviation tenants. For more information, visit
www.flysanjose.com .
Position Duties San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is seeking a skilled SecOps Engineer to support the Airport Technical Services (ATS) team. The role involves safeguarding critical systems, deploying security defense technologies, managing cybersecurity infrastructure, responding to incidents, and overseeing Attack Surface Management and Compliance Management. The engineer will partner cross‑functionally with the City of San José’s Cybersecurity Office, the Airport’s Applications Support Team, Infrastructure Support Team, and system stakeholders to build and improve the Airport’s cybersecurity strategy and ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
Design, build, and operate infrastructure security solutions and platforms.
Participate in the design, build, and maintenance of network infrastructure emphasizing security controls.
Administrate and expand the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, including expanded cyber security functionality.
Develop schemes and technology to secure and monitor new technologies as they are onboarded.
Apply log analysis skills to identify and investigate security incidents in application environments.
Create resources, documentation, and training materials to assist teams in securing their environments effectively.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
Solid experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting heterogeneous Windows and Linux environments, including recommended security and hardening procedures.
Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners).
Strong understanding of cryptographic concepts, standards, and tools (X.509, PKI token‑based authentication, PKI‑based encryption of communications) and related protocols (SSL/TLS, KMIP, PKCS#11).
Strong understanding of networking technologies, OSI network layers, TCP/IP, and familiarity with WAF, proxy/load balancers, IDS/IPS components.
Salary Information Salary range: $141,894.48 – $172,885.44 annually. The final candidate’s qualifications and experience will determine the exact salary. Employees in this classification also receive approximately five percent (5%) ongoing non‑pensionable compensation pay.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional or journey‑level experience, with at least two (2) years of lead technical work in development, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems, or application development/support.
Acceptable Substitution
Additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Completion of a Master’s Degree in a relevant field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of experience.
Required Licensing
Possession of a valid State of California driver license may be required.
Employment Eligibility Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City of San José will not sponsor or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1‑B or other employer‑application visas. Candidates must pass a fingerprint‑based Criminal History Records Check and TSA check before consideration.
Competencies Job Expertise:
Demonstrates knowledge and experience with applicable professional/technical principles, Citywide and departmental procedures, and federal and state regulations.
Communication Skills:
Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts clearly, orally and in writing.
Computer Skills:
Experienced with common business applications (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel).
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills:
Builds effective relationships and uses collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Analytical Thinking:
Uses a logical, systematic approach to problem solving.
Flexibility:
Makes effective decisions amid major changes.
Planning:
Aligns unit goals with strategic direction and defines tasks and milestones.
Problem Solving:
Defines problems, collects information, and uses logic and intuition to arrive at solutions.
Project Management:
Supports projects and implements agency goals and objectives.
Supervision:
Sets realistic priorities, provides support, and empowers others.
Technology Use/Management:
Integrates technology efficiently and cost‑effectively.
Selection Process The selection process includes evaluating training and experience, responding to job‑specific questions, and, if selected, participating in interviews. The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Friday, January 2, 2026. Please contact Kit Kwan at KKwan@sjc.org for questions about duties or the hiring process.
Additional Information Applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third‑party job board system.
AI and the Hiring Process We recognize AI as a tool for preparing application materials. However, we value authenticity, accuracy, and truthfulness. Application responses must reflect your own knowledge and experiences.
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SecOps Engineer – San Jose Airport
role at
City of San José .
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About the Department San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area’s most dependable airport. In 2023, SJC welcomed more than 12 million passengers and was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal. SJC offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations and serves business aviation tenants. For more information, visit
www.flysanjose.com .
Position Duties San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is seeking a skilled SecOps Engineer to support the Airport Technical Services (ATS) team. The role involves safeguarding critical systems, deploying security defense technologies, managing cybersecurity infrastructure, responding to incidents, and overseeing Attack Surface Management and Compliance Management. The engineer will partner cross‑functionally with the City of San José’s Cybersecurity Office, the Airport’s Applications Support Team, Infrastructure Support Team, and system stakeholders to build and improve the Airport’s cybersecurity strategy and ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
Design, build, and operate infrastructure security solutions and platforms.
Participate in the design, build, and maintenance of network infrastructure emphasizing security controls.
Administrate and expand the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, including expanded cyber security functionality.
Develop schemes and technology to secure and monitor new technologies as they are onboarded.
Apply log analysis skills to identify and investigate security incidents in application environments.
Create resources, documentation, and training materials to assist teams in securing their environments effectively.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
Solid experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting heterogeneous Windows and Linux environments, including recommended security and hardening procedures.
Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners).
Strong understanding of cryptographic concepts, standards, and tools (X.509, PKI token‑based authentication, PKI‑based encryption of communications) and related protocols (SSL/TLS, KMIP, PKCS#11).
Strong understanding of networking technologies, OSI network layers, TCP/IP, and familiarity with WAF, proxy/load balancers, IDS/IPS components.
Salary Information Salary range: $141,894.48 – $172,885.44 annually. The final candidate’s qualifications and experience will determine the exact salary. Employees in this classification also receive approximately five percent (5%) ongoing non‑pensionable compensation pay.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional or journey‑level experience, with at least two (2) years of lead technical work in development, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems, or application development/support.
Acceptable Substitution
Additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Completion of a Master’s Degree in a relevant field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of experience.
Required Licensing
Possession of a valid State of California driver license may be required.
Employment Eligibility Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City of San José will not sponsor or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1‑B or other employer‑application visas. Candidates must pass a fingerprint‑based Criminal History Records Check and TSA check before consideration.
Competencies Job Expertise:
Demonstrates knowledge and experience with applicable professional/technical principles, Citywide and departmental procedures, and federal and state regulations.
Communication Skills:
Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts clearly, orally and in writing.
Computer Skills:
Experienced with common business applications (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel).
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills:
Builds effective relationships and uses collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Analytical Thinking:
Uses a logical, systematic approach to problem solving.
Flexibility:
Makes effective decisions amid major changes.
Planning:
Aligns unit goals with strategic direction and defines tasks and milestones.
Problem Solving:
Defines problems, collects information, and uses logic and intuition to arrive at solutions.
Project Management:
Supports projects and implements agency goals and objectives.
Supervision:
Sets realistic priorities, provides support, and empowers others.
Technology Use/Management:
Integrates technology efficiently and cost‑effectively.
Selection Process The selection process includes evaluating training and experience, responding to job‑specific questions, and, if selected, participating in interviews. The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Friday, January 2, 2026. Please contact Kit Kwan at KKwan@sjc.org for questions about duties or the hiring process.
Additional Information Applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third‑party job board system.
AI and the Hiring Process We recognize AI as a tool for preparing application materials. However, we value authenticity, accuracy, and truthfulness. Application responses must reflect your own knowledge and experiences.
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