Security Engineering Manager

Opening Date 8/7/2026 12:00:00 AM Closing Date 8/13/2026 11:59:00 PM Type of Recruitment In-House Salary Yearly: $98,868.00 - $ Salary Plan FR2 Pay Grade FR2

Shift Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm

Employment Type

Actual Vacancy

Employment Term Regular

Agency DTI/Security Office Location(s) William Penn Building:
(801 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE, 19904)

Contact Name DTI Talent Acquisition Contact Phone _Manager Telework Eligible Yes

Looking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced technology industry? Look no further!

The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware's central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services.

Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field.

In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale.

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DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.

The principal responsibility is to ensure the effective delivery and support of the state of Delaware's security controls across its network, systems, applications and data. The manager will ensure that the assigned services e.g. Cloud, network, systems, middleware, endpoint and other security services are effectively deployed, maintained and optimally configured to mitigate threats against the state.

• Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Security, Telecommunications, Networks, an I/T discipline or a related field.
• Possess a certification in Cybersecurity, or in one or more of the assigned mission critical workgroup services:
  Network Security Tools (Firewalls, IDS/IPS), Application Security Tools (Web Application Firewall), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Cloud Security Systems and Tools

• Identify and recommend optimal organizational alignments and staffing requirements
• Interview potential candidates and make hiring recommendations
• Orientation of new employees
• Prepare Performance Plans and Development & Training plans
• Direct day to day activities
• Develop staff through coaching, delegation, and stretch assignments
• Counsel employees on a continuous basis; perform periodic formal evaluations
• Identify and mentor a qualified Security Engineering Manager successor candidate
• As needed, prepare and carry out Remedial Action Plans for sub-performing employees

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward management, coworkers, and customers; be a true "team player" with a focus on excellence in service delivery
• Nurture creativity and energetic approaches to service delivery
• Set a positive example in all regards; exhibit integrity and honesty, and a passion for public service
• Establish Quality Processes such as Continuous Improvement, Do-It-Right-the-First-Time, and Plan-Do-Check-Improve cycle
• Ensure that the workgroup complies with Problem Management, Change Management, and Disaster Recovery procedures

• Ensure adequate support for mission-critical services, specifically avoiding one-deep support conditions
• Set project/task priorities for staff consistent with the overall priorities of DTI and customers
• Maintain sufficiently close contact with ongoing projects / tasks to maximize on-time and on-spec delivery; notify management in a timely manner of any projects/tasks that are out of compliance with plans
• Measure and manage staff resource utilization (man-hours); prepare projected resource plans and analyze vs. actual

• As needed, including various meetings and management reporting

• Possess a minimum of 4 years' technical engineering experience in two or more of the specific Security Engineering disciplines:
  Network Security Tools (Firewalls, IDS/IPS), Application Security Tools (Web Application Firewall), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Cloud Security Systems and Tools
• Possess a minimum of 4 years' management experience in an IT environment characterized by multiple processing platforms and 24/7 operational support requirements
• Trained or experienced in performing organizational analysis including staffing levels, functional alignment, and skills assessment

Applicants may only apply if they are current…