Sr. Engineer Information Security

Company Name: Six Continents Hotels, Inc. (InterContinental Hotels Group)

Job Title: Sr. Engineer Information Security

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm

Location: 3 Ravinia Dr., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30346

Salary: $147,420.00 per year

Job Description: Responsible for analyzing the information security environment and developing security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. Confer as required with management, development personnel, risk assessment staff, auditors, facilities management, and other relevant personnel to identify and implement security plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and computer installations. Function as technical lead for design, operations and maintenance for a critical security system(s) such as intrusion detection systems, forensics systems, firewall software and operating platforms or extranet/intranet access management systems. Research, evaluate, design, test, recommend and plan implementation of new or improved information security software or devices: analyze new or enhanced software application or tool implementations for implications to existing security software and devices. Ensure the protection, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information in the custody of or processed by the Company by: respond in a timely manner to a loss or misuse of information assets; participate in investigations of suspected information security misuse or in compliance reviews as requested by auditors; communicate unresolved security exposures, misuse or noncompliance situations to management. Research and consult with key technology suppliers and industry consultants to evaluate, select, install, and configure hardware and software systems that provide appropriate security functions. Assist resource owners and IT staff in understanding and responding to security audit failures reported by internal and external auditing departments. Review operation logs and event console activity to determine cause of security related events or to identify potential security related events. Provide technical consultation in new systems development and enhancement of existing systems related to system security. Aid in review of security policies and guide the administration of security tools that control and monitor information security, including: access control, alert on and investigating potential misuse or breaches, design computer system access and reports to limit risk and identify possible security violations, document data privacy and protection.

 

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field of study plus 6 years of experience in the job offered or 6 years of experience in IT, with a broad range of exposure to business planning, systems analysis, application development, and information security with mastery of technical and business knowledge and understanding of multiple disciplines/process related to the position. The employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field of study plus 8 years of experience in the job offered or 8 years of experience in IT, with a broad range of exposure to business planning, systems analysis, application development, and information security with mastery of technical and business knowledge and understanding of multiple disciplines/process related to the position. The position requires experience with: Strong operational understanding of both Windows and Linux Operating Systems; Network Security Management “CheckPoint” (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL Filtering, HTTPS Inspection); Wired/Wireless Network Access Control; SIEM (Log Analysis & Triage); and Mobile Device Management regarding Security/Policy Enforcement. Position allows for telecommuting from home within commuting distance of Atlanta, Ga.

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