Security Engineer

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