Senior IT Security Engineer

This is a remote position.

The Sr. IT Security Engineer supports and provides expertise regarding networks, servers and applications. Ensures that current and future infrastructure equipment and applications are installed and configured to meet industry and regulatory standards. Performs on-going security-related analyses of the current information technology systems to ensure the integrity, availability and confidentiality of FMCNA information systems and data.   Creates and maintains the infrastructure security policy and procedures to ensure FMCNA is able to meet its regulatory compliance and audit needs.   

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Installs, maintains and monitors the security hardware and software ensuring the integrity, availability and confidentiality of FMCNA information systems.   
• Creates standard configuration and maintenance documentation for all information technology to facilitate FMCNA's compliance with regulatory and industry security standards.  
• Applies advanced knowledge and skills to act as an escalation point for the Network Security staff providing subject matter expertise, guidance and support to ensure the efficient and effective resolution of identified problems and issues. 
• Actively monitors and conducts routine audits network routers, switches, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, wireless access points and servers for security and performance.  Identifies and investigates abnormalities and ensures appropriate resolution. 
• Maintains level industry competency regarding technical skills and tools. 
• Assists in risk assessment and provides recommendations to pertinent senior management as requested.  May provide proposals based on the risk of new applications. 
• Develops and supports all encryption technologies to ensure FMCNA compliance with federal and state data confidentially and disclosure laws. 
• Provides input regarding the long-term compliance with industry and government data security practices to ensure inclusion in IS long term plans.  
• Provides design and configuration standards for all global WAN Virtual Private Network connectivity including all third party connections and company Connectivity.   
• Assists with communication to user community to ensure user understanding and adherence to the necessary procedures and processes to maintain security. 
• Documents all configuration and system changes.  Assists with the tracking of the history of all configuration and system changes. 
• May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions. 
• Mentor other staff as applicable. 
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations. 
• Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Most of the work can be completed while sitting with intermittent standing and walking.

Employees may be required to lift equipment up to 30 lbs in weight.

EDUCATION:  

Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:   

• 5 - 8 years' related experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years' experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience. 
• Must demonstrate expertise in incident response techniques.
• Must demonstrate expertise in Firewall technologies.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Windows Server OS.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Unix OS.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Networking.
• Familiarity with authentication protocols such as AAA and TACACS.
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Ability to use Microsoft office for documentation creation and reviewing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to demonstrate self-initiative.
• Ability to lead and to educate junior members on staff on technology and process.
• Verbal and hearing skills required for communication; manual skills required for computer, typewriter keyboards telephones.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.