IT Security Engineer

Job Description

The IT Security Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and management of the organization's IT security infrastructure and policies. This role assists in identifying security risks, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining IT security policies, standards, and procedures
• Monitor and analyze security events, logs, and alerts using tools like Splunk of Sentinel to detect and respond to threats
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to improve overall security posture
• Manage user access controls and identity management systems
• Monitor and audit for potential security breaches, abnormal behavior, and unauthorized access
• Verify that applied security policies are properly configured and effectively enforced
• Monitor network, system, and application security to detect and respond to potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Participate in incident response processes, including investigation, containment, recovery, and documentation
• Assist in audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support security awareness training and compliance initiatives for employees and third parties
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices
• Document security configurations, procedures, and technical findings
• Conduct vulnerability assessments
  
  

Salary:$80,000 - $95,000 per year (D.O.E)

Qualifications

Skills

• 3 - 5 years of experience in IT security or related IT roles required
• Knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, SIEM, and endpoint protection required
• Security certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security , CEH) preferred
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills required
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field required
• 6 - 9 Years of Direct Experience Required
• 7 - 11 Years of Direct Experience Required
• 1 - 3 Years of Supervisory Experience Required
• 35 years of experience in IT Security or related IT roles required
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 10lbs
• Carry up to 10lbs
• Stand/walk
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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