Security Engineer

Job Description

Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Security Engineer in Seattle, WA. This is a fulltime opportunity and offers outstanding benefits.

Responsibilities & Duties

· Participate in the Scrum framework as a developer to continuously add value to the firm

· Contribute to and maintain a custom scripts repository

· Install, modify, and maintain servers, applications, databases, storage systems, networking infrastructure, and backup/recovery systems

· Design, build, and support a hybrid IT environment, including but not limited to physical/virtual servers, storage, networking, applications, monitoring, security, and cloud services

· Design, deploy, and administer LAN/WAN networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless solutions

· Participate as a 24/7 IT Incident Response Team member by responding to threats and security risks to the organization during office and after-hours as part of an on-call rotation. This includes collaborating with teams/individuals to formulate and apply remediation action

· Monitor networks and systems for security events and alerts to potential/active threats, intrusions, and indicators of compromises; Analyze trends to determine the downstream impact

· Maintain and audit all logs and records associated with operation procedures; Audit security logs, reports, daily system audits, security logs, and authentication features to ensure security-relevant actions are appropriately implemented and executed

· Assist in after-action activity reviews; Identify findings associated with an incident; Engineer a plan to mitigate similar future incidents. Advise management on incidents and incident prevention

· Provide security best practice guidance and expertise to project manager(s) to define requirements for applications, installations, and program architecture for information systems

· Participate in the creation and implementation of cyber security policies, architectures, technical standards, technical controls, security solutions, guidelines, procedures, and other elements necessary to maintain security and compliance posture

· Assist with certification compliance and audit process, providing recommendations for remedial actions when needed

· Interact with threat management tools to identify critical/high-risk systems and create threat analysis reports; Initiate follow-up action, and help reduce identified risks as needed

· Build automation to remediate vulnerabilities and eliminate response inefficiencies rapidly

· Drive company-wide vulnerability remediation campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering, or other related field or equivalent work experience

· Ability to write PowerShell and construct WQL and SQL queries

· In-depth knowledge of the OSI model as it pertains to troubleshooting and system architecture

· Experience with Microsoft 365 technologies

· Experience with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V administration

· Deep familiarity with Windows Server OS, Active Directory, and other Microsoft Windows Services

· Minimum of 4 years of related cybersecurity experience, including two years of increasing responsibility in the core technical area or equivalent

· Ability to travel, as required

· CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cybersecurity Analyst, or other IT certifications are a plus

· Experience working with Cloud technologies.Company Description

You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy Wellness and SickTime Off days.