IT Security Engineer - Phoenix, AZ

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 security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company data or systems. Investigates attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and designs countermeasures. Develops, implements, administers, and maintains policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of company data and systems. Audits information systems, platforms and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy and security.

 

• Implement control systems solutions including but not limited to Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Anti-exploitation, Next Generation Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Network Access Control (NAC), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Virtual Private Network (VPN), Malware Analysis, and Application Whitelisting. Transfer completed solutions to operational support teams.
• Respond to operation support issue escalations and resolve problems impacting performance and availability.
• Investigate security incidents to determine appropriate countermeasures
• 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 required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and nine (9) years of experience in security systems technologies and ISACA, SANS, ISC(2), or CEH Certification or related security certification OR
• Associates Degree and seven (7) years of experience in security systems technologies and ISACA, SANS, ISC(2), or CEH Certification or related security certification OR
• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or related field and five (5) years of experience in security systems technologies OR
• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or related field and three (3) years of experience in security systems technologies and ISACA, SANS, ISC(2), or CEH Certification or related security certification OR
• Masters Degree in Information Systems or related field and three (3) years of experience in security systems technologies OR
• Masters Degree in Information Systems or related field and two (2) years of experience in security systems technologies and ISACA, SANS, ISC(2), or CEH Certification or related security certification

Preferred

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification or related security certification- CEH, PCNSE, ISACA, SANS, ISC2 (CCSK, CCSP, CISSP, CISSP associate, or relevant certifications

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Position is in busy, non-smoking office located in downtown Phoenix, AZ
• Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator
• Occasionally work wil