Senior IT Security Engineer

Why You Should Apply for This Job  

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!

Where You Will Work    

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements. 

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.  

Description

Under moderate supervision, executes cloud security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company data or systems. Works with the security architecture team to design security controls for cloud applications and functions. Collaborates with various teams in the department to review designs and provide security feedback.

• Work closely with the security architecture/engineering team to design and implement cloud-native security controls for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Respond to operation support issue escalations and resolve problems impacting performance and availability.
• Work closely with security incident responders to provide expertise in the design of security sensors used in the incident analysis.
• Research developments in the security industry. Assess organization’s needs. Propose options and drive improvements of techniques, methodologies, services and technologies.
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related field and seven (7) years of experience in security systems technologies OR
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in security systems technologies and ISACA, SANS, ISC(2), or CEH Certification or related security certification OR
• Masters Degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in security systems technologies OR
• Masters Degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related field and four (4) years of experience in security systems technologies and ISACA, SANS, ISC(2), or CEH Certification or related security certification
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiar with security regulations and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively in cross-disciplinary groups to design a secure, functional solution

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
• Experience in the Microsoft Azure public cloud
• Experience with Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) implementation
• Knowledge of cloud networking in a public cloud environment Virtual Networks, Availability Sets, Private Endpoints, and network security groups
• Experience with cloud-native security capability – Azure Security Center, Defender for Storage, Defender for Office
• Experience in Application Security is a plus

 

Criteria/Conditions:

• Positon is in a busy, non-smoking office located in downtown Phoenix, AZ.
• Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to work for hours at a time in front of a computer and keyboard utilizing Microsoft
  desktop tools.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, in