Cloud Security Engineer

What this Job Entails: 

The Security Engineer II is responsible for protecting technological assets by establishing and enforcing system and network access controls. The Security Engineer will focus on the delivery of core security improvements and operations. This will include the management of firewalls, vulnerability assessments review and remediation, encryption methodologies, systems and network security.

Scope: 

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

• Works on problems of moderate scope

• Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participates in the planning, design and build of security architectures

• Engages in the implementation of network and computer security and ensures compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures

• Monitors cybersecurity requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related network devices. 

• Performs security assessments of applications and systems using penetration and vulnerability testing and risk analysis 

• Participates in configuration and installation of firewalls and intrusion detection systems

• Implements software fixes (patches) to remove system vulnerabilities

• Responds immediately to cybersecurity-related incidents and assists with providing a thorough post-event analysis 

• Helps to investigate intrusion incidents and conducts forensic investigations

• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Builds productive internal and external working relationships

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

• System implementation, installation, and disaster recovery planning experience

• Understanding and working knowledge of various routing protocols 

• Familiarity with enterprise routers, switches, and web load balancers

• Knowledgeable about maintaining highly available and highly secure networks

Preferred Qualifications: 

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively 

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers