IT Systems/Security Engineer

StrongKey, a 25 year old data security company, is looking for a motivated and detail individual to join our team in the USA.

We are dedicated to making the highest levels of security available to organizations of all sizes, and we need a qualified IT Systems/Security Engineer to assist with the day-to-day operations required to achieve that. If you meet most or all of the below requirements, we'd love to schedule a conversation with you:

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Graduate with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field within the last 7 years
• 2-4 years of experience in IT Security
• Live within 100 miles of either Fremont CA or Durham NC

Job Duties:

• Assess, deploy, evaluate and monitor system patches
• Ensure 24/7 access to critical systems
• Provide end-user support, training and system administration
• Work with engineering teams to evaluate and secure next generation platforms
• Maintain and develop PXE environment and infrastructure
• Maintain virtual machine environment and infrastructure
• Administrate and maintain NAS servers
• Provide customer support and deployment services for StrongKey products when necessary
• Be part of a rotating 24/7 tier-3 after hours support team
• Maintain security baselines for systems and products
• Use tools (such as the NVD) to assess vulnerabilities and determine impact and mitigation
• Handle physical data center infrastructure for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Ability to analyze system patches/updates and their impact
• Understanding of networking, TCP/IP, VPNs, etc.
• Familiarity with Dell and SuperMicro workstations and servers
• Ability to lift up to 65lbs
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience
• Experience with Linux (RHEL) essential; knowledge of Windows Server desirable
• Understanding of VMWare ESXi Administration is a plus
• Understanding of Nessus is a plus
• Any related security certifications are a plus (GSEC, Security , CEH, CISSP, etc)

This is a full-time position. We're looking for candidates who are authorized to work in the US, and who have excellent communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Physical Infrastructure Management: 2 years (Preferred)
• IT support: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fremont, CA 94539 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fremont, CA 94539

Salary : $60,000