IT Security Engineer

BCTG’s direct client is seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer with expertise in cloud security best practices to join our growing team. The Security Engineer will work with a joint team of Information Technology, Security, and Infrastructure Engineers to implement, monitor and improve the client’s Technology Security Program.

This client is in the process of significant growth, and transition from an on premises data center into a secure cloud environment. We are looking for someone that can come in and help define the future.

Responsibilities

Lead IT-Security projects to envision, define and implement improved cyber-security processes and systems, such as improved Cloud Security Architecture, Secure Network Design and Continuous Monitoring

Create and manage our cloud security program, ensuring the security of core business processes, reduce and respond to cyber incidents

Prepare risk assessments and security authorization documentation

Work with Infrastructure and Networking teams to review processes and implement process improvements and contribute to Risk Based Assessments of the security program

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate any weaknesses in our infrastructure.

Prepare reports and presentations for IT and Security Management and support security audits

Coordinate with third party SOC and associated log feeds and SOC generated tickets, including providing input to continuously improve analysis and visibility

Keep up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies, and recommend improvements to our security posture

Required Qualifications

5+ years’ technical experience in general information security

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrable cloud security experience and skillset

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize in a high volume environment with competing demands

Preferred Qualifications

Strong Azure background a major plus

Industry related degree is preferred

Industry certification is preferred

3+ years of experience in IT Security with a focus on cloud, and infrastructure security

Experience with any of the following technologies a plus: firewalls (such as Palo Alto or Cisco), endpoint detection and response (Crowdstrike, Defender, etc), Privileged Access Management (Delinea, CyberArk, etc), Identity Governance & Administration (Saviynt), Web Application Firewall (Akamai)

Cloud Experience: Azure security capabilities, VMware ESXi, Business Class Hardware/Cloud Firewalls (Cisco ASA and Palo Alto, Barracuda), VPN Appliances

This client truly values the contributions of every associate; therefore, along with opportunities for career growth competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a professional, fun, fast paced work environment. With 150 stores and growing, our continued success has created exciting opportunities for our associates to enjoy truly rewarding careers. We have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth!

Our benefits include medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) profit sharing plan, paid personal/sick days, paid vacation and holidays, employee assistance program, generous employee discounts, and more! Many of our benefits are paid wholly or in part by the client and are available to eligible employees.