Security Engineer, Human Cyber Risk & Assessment (Dallas Ft Worth Metroplex)

Hiring near our Irving, TX  Center of Excellence

About Gartner IT: 

Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients.  We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner.  Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.  

About the role  

Gartner information security teams are a group of passionate information security professionals dedicated to Protecting, Detecting, and Responding to threats. Our team is filled with lifelong learners who are consistently researching ways to better defend and stay ahead of the threats of tomorrow. We are a collaborative group, where good ideas come together whether they come from the most experienced or the newest members of the team.  

We're looking for a well-rounded and motivated Security Engineer to join our Human Cyber Risk & Assessment Team. In this critical role, you'll be instrumental in safeguarding our organization from human-centric cyber threats. You'll leverage your expertise in information security best practices to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with human behavior, ensuring the protection of our sensitive data and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with 3+ years of experience in Information Security who is passionate about proactive security measures and building a strong security posture. 

What you will do: 

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of human-centric cyber risks, identifying vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors tied to human actors like phishing, social engineering, and insider threats. 

• Design, implement, and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies and controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure or exfiltration of sensitive information. You'll also monitor DLP alerts, investigate incidents, and recommend remediation steps. 

• Develop and implement programs to detect, analyze, and mitigate insider risks, including monitoring user behavior and collaborating with relevant stakeholders (e.g., HR, Legal) on incident response. 

• Stay ahead of current attack vectors, trends, and techniques used by threat actors targeting human vulnerabilities, proactively identifying emerging threats and recommending countermeasures. 

• Advocate for and ensure adherence to information security best practices across the organization, especially regarding human behavior and data handling. 

• Configure, monitor, and optimize security tools relevant to human cyber risk. 

• Support during security incidents related to human-centric threats, assisting with investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts. 

• Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training programs to educate employees on human cyber risks and best practices. 

• Generate reports on human cyber risk posture, incident metrics, and the effectiveness of security controls, while maintaining accurate documentation of security processes. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT Operations, Legal, HR, and other security teams, to achieve security objectives. 

What you will need: 

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

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Information Security, with a focus on human cyber risk, data loss prevention, and insider threat. 

• Strong understanding of information security best practices, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory requirements. 

• In-depth knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) principles, technologies, and implementation strategies. 

• Proven experience with Insider Risk Management methodologies and tools. 

• Familiarity with current attack vectors tied to human actors, including phishing, social engineering, business email compromise (BEC), and malware delivery. 

Must have: 

• Experience with Proofpoint Email Security platforms. 

• Experience with Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, 365). 

• Experience with Microsoft Purview for data governance and information protection. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify a