Sr Information Security Engineer

01 Mar 2025

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Akkodis is seeking a

Senior Information Security Engineer for a

contract position with a client located in

Columbus, OH. Pay Range :$85-$88/hr on W2

Job Responsibilities: The

Senior Information Security Engineer guides various information systems initiatives, projects, and systems to provide a secure computing environment. Provides design recommendations for new information security and information systems deployments and products and is an escalation point for third level support.
  • Interfaces between security policymakers and Information Technology Services teams.
  • Assists with the design and deployment of business and technology solutions throughout the business.
  • Determines security requirements for the enterprise (including new and existing deployments).
  • Creates and maintains security policy as required.
  • Performs risk assessments of new hardware and software deployments.
  • Evaluates changes to major infrastructure, identifies issues and provides remediation plans as required.
  • Works with outside vendors to evaluate and recommended technologies.
  • Develops and maintains security processes.
  • Evaluates security posture of projects throughout the enterprise from conception to deployment.
  • Assists in conducting information security assessments and risk analysis of computing environment and in managing remediation efforts with Information Technology organization when vulnerabilities are identified.
  • Performs and maintains compliance efforts with various laws and industry regulations including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and HIPAA and Big Lots Information Security Policies.
  • Reviews application design and develops and recommends remediation plans as required.
  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in in computer science or related field or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum of six years of experience in an Information Technology field with at least three years in an information security function required. Experience in a retail company preferred.
  • System design and architecture experience required.
  • Systems administration and/or network/data communications experience required.
  • Experience conducting security assessments and knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems required.
  • Experience with software development or background with writing automated scripts required.
  • Direct experience with anti-virus software, intrusion detection, firewalls and content filtering required.
  • Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods required.
  • Experience designing secure networks, systems and application architectures required.
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery, computer forensic tools, technologies and methods required.
  • Experience planning, researching and developing security policies, standards and procedures required.
  • Professional experience in a system administration role supporting multiple platforms and applications required.
  • Ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management required.
  • Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious code, and anti-virus software required.
  • Strong understanding of endpoint security solutions including File Integrity Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Anti-Virus, Next Gen Malware Protections and application Whitelisting required.
  • Knowledge of core internet and network protocols preferred (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP etc.) required.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop alliances with key stakeholders preferred.
  • Ability to work extended hours, drive an automobile and travel as required.
  • OSCP, CCNA, CCIE, CASP or CISSP certifications preferred.
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    Hema Nayak at Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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    • ID: #49388004
    • State: Ohio Columbus 43081 Columbus USA
    • City: Columbus
    • Salary: USD TBD TBD
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Showed: 2023-03-01
    • Deadline: 2023-04-29
    • Category: Et cetera