Information Security Engineer/Analyst I

The Port of Seattle is looking for an Information Security Engineer/Analyst I to help protect Port networks, systems, and data while supporting regulatory compliance and industry standards. This hybrid role combines practical security work with opportunities to contribute to security solutions, documentation, and end-user training, all within an organization focused on equity, accountability, and quality of life.

Location: Seattle, WA (hybrid)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week), with slightly flexible start and end times

Compensation: USD 107,693 to 145,702 per year

Employee status: Regular

Posting expires: Oct 26, 2026, 1:59:00 AM

What you will do

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats affecting Port networks, systems, and data.
• Minimize the risk of cyber attacks while supporting compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Create and facilitate end-user training content related to information security and cybersecurity for diverse audiences.
• Use security tools to support program core functions and key responsibilities.
• Contribute to efforts to assess, influence, recommend, deploy, and integrate cybersecurity solutions.
• Support project implementations by contributing to cybersecurity activities, including vulnerability scanning and third-party security testing reports.
• Assist the Internal Audit team by staying current on security techniques and technologies, approaches to combating unauthorized access, and industry best practices.
• Help detect and support incident response for cybersecurity events, including identifying potential and active risks to systems and data.
• Develop and maintain information security policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards, including access control policies and incident response plans.

What you bring

• One (1) year of experience in Information Technology and/or Security.
• Desired certifications: CompTIA Security+, (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and/or SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate strengths and weaknesses and select appropriate solutions.
• Ability to monitor security controls and policies aligned with compliance and regulatory frameworks, including CJIS, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FISMA, and GDPR, along with requirements for securing sensitive data.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, including identifying, assessing, prioritizing risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and monitoring risk over time at an individual risk level.
• Commitment to equity and demonstrated shared values, behaviors, and practices in the work.
• Residence requirement: establish and maintain a residence in Washington state within 30 days of the first day of employment.
• Background and eligibility requirements: pass a TSA background check and an FBI criminal history background check.
• Employment contingency: obtain a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
• Access requirement: you will be required to access Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles.
• Additional compliance: pass a CJIS criminal history background check in accordance with Federal and State laws.
• Visa note: the Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Benefits and support

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care options for you and your family.
• About four weeks per year of paid rest time that increases with tenure.
• At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension and additional savings plans for the future after the Port.
• Subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card, plus alternative work arrangements supporting hybrid work.
• Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments, and internal internships to support a learning culture.
• A workplace that values diversity as a source of innovation and strength.
• Resources to help build healthy and balanced habits.
• Commitment to promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region through advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Additional details

• Hybrid/in-office arrangement may be required at Management’s discretion.
• On-call may be required to respond during off-shift hours when issues could adversely impact Port operations.
• If eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Salary placement within the posted range is based on similar work experience, determined by scope and level of responsibility.
• All salary offers will be made within the posted range.

Why the Port of Seattle

• Every role supports the thriving community served by the Port.
• The Port helps move people and cargo across the country and around the world.
• The Port’s vision emphasizes diversity across operations and leadership, equity principles in culture, and a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in the region.