What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer, Information Security position at NASCAR?
At NASCAR, you will find a community of passionate individuals who care about our sport and are united in seeing it grow.
NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Engineer, Information Security. This position supports the protection, integrity, and resilience of our enterprise systems. This role involves proactively identifying, mitigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats across NASCAR's digital ecosystem. The engineer will collaborate closely with network, systems, and desktop engineering teams to ensure that all technology solutions align with security best practices and organizational objectives.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Monitor, detect, and respond to potential security threats or incidents across systems and networks.
Manage and tune security tools, including SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners.
Conduct or assist with proactive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; track remediation and verify compliance.
Maintain and improve NASCAR’s security architecture, tools, and processes.
Support security audits, risk assessments, and incident response operations.
Implement and manage endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender, etc.).
Collaborate with IT, network, and application teams to design and enforce secure configurations.
Develop and maintain technical security documentation, including system baselines, and operational playbooks.
Contribute to NASCAR’s security awareness and training initiatives.
Provide escalation support for security-related service requests and incidents.
Required skills / experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Working knowledge of the following concepts: IAM, IDP, SAML and SSO/MFA
Working knowledge of EntraID Enterprise Applications, Application Registrations, Microsoft Graph Permissions, API keys and certificates/secrets management
Familiar with user provisioning processes in Active Directory, EntraID, and other applications
Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security, systems engineering, or a related technical role.
Hands-on experience with:
Windows, Linux, and macOS environments
Network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, proxy)
Endpoint protection platforms and EDR (CrowdStrike, Defender, etc.)
Security information and event management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk or CrowdStrike NG SIEM
Vulnerability management and patching workflows
Email security platforms such as Proofpoint, Mimecast, or Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Working knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
Familiarity with risk assessment and compliance audits.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels.
Helpful Certifications
CompTIA Security
GIAC (GSEC, GCIA, or GCIH)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Microsoft or AWS security certifications
Key Attributes
Passionate about cybersecurity and continuous improvement.
Calm and methodical under pressure.
Proactive in identifying risks and proposing innovative solutions.
Strong customer focus with a problem-solving mindset.
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Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.
We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!
NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.
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