Senior Information Security Engineer

About TaskUs: TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies, helping its clients represent, protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure, TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors, including social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery, ride-sharing, HiTech, FinTech, and HealthTech. 

The People First culture at TaskUs has enabled the company to expand its workforce to approximately 45,000 employees globally. Presently, we have a presence in twenty-three locations across twelve countries, which include the Philippines, India, and the United States.

It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion, exploring new technologies, being ready to handle any challenge at a moment’s notice, and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer: At TaskUs, we prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established, including Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover, we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employee's career within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First.

What can you expect in a “Senior Information Security Engineer” role with TaskUs: 

In the role of a Senior Information Security Engineer, this individual assumes a leadership position in the TaskUs’ efforts to safeguard digital assets, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. With extensive experience and expertise, the Senior Information Security Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security policies and procedures. This individual also provides guidance and mentorship to the team and is instrumental in analyzing and mitigating complex security risks, thereby ensuring the highest level of security for TaskUs’ infrastructure and an effective response to security incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Security Policy and Procedure Design: In this senior role, leadership is taken in the development and implementation of advanced security policies and procedures that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Complex Risk Analysis and Mitigation: Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating complex security vulnerabilities, offering strategic guidance to proactively mitigate risks to the organization's systems and data.

• Advanced Configuration Review: Oversight and execution of advanced reviews and assessments of security software and hardware configurations ensure their advanced effectiveness in defending against evolving threats.

• Incident Monitoring and Response Leadership: The Senior Information Security Engineer leads continuous monitoring for security incidents, providing expert guidance in containing, investigating, and remediating any advanced breaches or security events.

• Advanced Technical Security Audits: This individual takes the lead in conducting advanced technical security audits and assessments, evaluating the effectiveness of advanced security controls, and providing advanced recommendations for enhancements.

• Team Mentorship and User Education: In a senior capacity, mentorship and advanced guidance are provided to the team to facilitate their development in security best practices. Additionally, a leading role is taken in educating users on advanced security practices.

• Advanced EDR and SIEM Management Support: The Senior Information Security Engineer offers advanced leadership and support for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, facilitating the detection and response to advanced security threats.

• Complex Vulnerability Assessment Management: Leadership is assumed in complex vulnerability assessments, including the management of the remediation process for advanced vulnerabilities to ensure timely mitigation.

• Audit Excellence: This individual takes a leading role in providing advanced support for industry-standard audits and third-party client audits, ensuring advanced compliance with relevant security standards and requirements. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 5 years experience in information security and advanced risk management.

• Profound knowledge of advanced security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols.

• Advanced proficiency in EDR and Security Information and Event Management(SIEM) solutions.

• Excellent advanced problem-solving and communication skills, critical thinking and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Certifications such as CompTIA CySA+ or equivalent certifications

Work Location / Work Schedule / Travel: 

• Mostly work-from-home (RTO as needed during audits)

• Shifting Schedule (every 2 months)

How We Partner To Protect You: TaskUs will neither solicit money from you during your application process nor require any form of payment in order to proceed with your application. Kindly ensure that you are always in communication with only authorized recruiters of TaskUs.

DEI: In TaskUs we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds, demographics, and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

We invite you to explore all TaskUs career opportunities and apply through the provided URL https://www.taskus.com/careers/.