IT Security Engineer

20 Nov 2024

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The IT Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and operation of IT security systems, controls and countermeasures. Serves as the senior technical architect and systems integrator for security tools and systems across large complex systems and networks with a focus on continual improvement while securing vulnerabilities, reducing risk of system and/or asset compromises and incident detection and response activities. In collaboration with other members of the IT security team, this position will be responsible for a variety of activities including but not limited to: access control, vulnerability management, incident response, auditing the efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of security operations with corporate security policies, security frameworks and applicable regulations. Job Duties:

  • Architects, implements, maintains, operates and improves IT security controls and countermeasures across various platforms and technologies such as identity and access management, PKI, EDR, vulnerability management, DLP and single sign-on.
  • Lead and coordinate SIEM platform in partnership with 3rd party managed SOC to ensure assets are correctly logging and identify use cases, alerts, reports, dashboards and searches which support business security initiatives and facilitate threat detection and response.
  • Serve as the technical lead for the IT security team, handling escalations as needed while serving as a mentor and coach for junior IT security team associates.
  • Work closely with functional area IT associates throughout the organization to ensure adequate security solutions and controls are in place throughout all technology platforms across a global footprint.
  • Actively participate in and co-lead IT security incident response team while participating in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation.
  • Participate in IT project planning and implementation, providing SME level guidance and insight to ensure new projects are aligned with internal and regulatory security policies, procedures and standards.
  • Analyzes trends, news and changes in threat and compliance environments with a focus on continual improvement while ensuring the organization is equipped to address emerging threats.
  • Participate in internal and external audit and compliance tracking procedures.
RequirementsExperience:
  • BS. degree related to Information Systems or equivalent experience.
  • 1 - 3 years of experience in Systems/Network Administration or equivalent knowledge.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Information Security engineering.
  • CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CRISC, SANS or related certifications strongly preferred but equivalent knowledge will be considered.
Required Skills:
  • Mastery of multiple security domains such as intrusion detection, incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response (EDR), SIEM, data loss prevention (DLP), PKI or single sign-on (SSO).
  • Extensive understanding and knowledge of systems, network and application security principles.
  • Strong knowledge of technologies such as Active Directory, QRadar, Nessus, Okta, CrowdStrike Falcon and other security related tools.
  • Familiarity with scripting tools such as PowerShell to aid in IR procedures, automation or reporting.
  • Dynamic with excellent analytic skills.
  • Excellent reporting and documentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage stress.
  • Ability to collaborate on technical issues with wide cross-section of IT and networking experts.
  • Willing to work outside normal hours to assist with issues and incidents from time to time.
  • Vision toward continuous improvement and a passion to make a difference to the business.
Working Environment:
  • Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
  • Occasionally, the employee may need travel. Example: go to a manufacturing/warehouse facility. The noise level and working conditions are like those for a manufacturing/warehouse facility.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • This position has 24/7 responsibility for some key production infrastructure equipment. Must be willing to respond to server/network -based outages 24/7.

  • ID: #23050979
  • State: Wisconsin Madison 53701 Madison USA
  • City: Madison
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2021-11-20
  • Deadline: 2022-01-14
  • Category: Et cetera