Security Engineer

Job Description

IT Security Engineer

Exempt

Reports To: Systems Engineering Manager

Location: Remote

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a passionate, data-driven, team-oriented individual to join our innovative wholesale company that is quickly emerging as a leader within the industry. It is a pivotal and exciting time for our company as we continue to grow our workforce, expanding operations, supply chain, marketing, software development, and sales teams.

The Security Engineer conducts security-related assessments to ensure proper levels of security of corporate digital systems, network, programs, and processes. The Security Engineer will be responsible for coordinating and communicating a timely and appropriate security event responses- and protecting system boundaries keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and securing highly sensitive data.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of the company's data, systems, and networks.

Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities.

Responding to all system and/or network security breaches.

Reviewing developing, documenting and implementing security measures for the protection of computer systems networks and information. Ensuring that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls.

Participating in the change management process.

Organizing computer security architecture and developing detailed cyber security designs.

Creating technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.

Reporting and providing advice to stakeholders regarding security incidents and appropriate measures.

Preparing detailed reports including assessment-based findings outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement.

Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX, and Endpoint Security. Experience in intrusion detection systems anti-virus software authentication systems log management content filtering etc.

Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go, and/or Power Shell

Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS