Senior Information Security Engineer

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Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job plans, researches, evaluates, designs and develops Information Security and Risk Management (ISRM) Infrastructure systems by applying engineering, hardware and software design theories and principles to develop a compatible system infrastructure in line with organizational strategies.  Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of ISRM Infrastructure components such as operating systems, software tools, and utilities.  Conducts studies of ISRM Infrastructure performance and traffic analysis.  Determines systems design requirements and ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.  Generates ISRM Infrastructure engineering policies, standards and procedures.  Mentors team members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead teams in clearly defining requirements, deliverables and timeframes.  Escalate issues and make recommendations to resolve them to the appropriate audience.

• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting ISRM Infrastructure.

• Develop and/or deliver technical training in complex technical areas. Mentor less senior staff in the execution of their duties.

• Complete project tasks to enable the on time, within budget and scope delivery of ISRM Infrastructure projects. 

• Implement, monitor, configure, and maintain security systems.

• Assure compliance to required standards, procedures, guidelines and processes.

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field

Substitutions 

• None

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 7 years with Information Security and Systems Analysis

• 7 years with Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology

• 7 years with Operating Systems and Software Administration

• 7 years developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences

• 7 years with technologies such as Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), firewalls, endpoint protection, web/email filtering, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), digital rights management, encryption, Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM), and virtualization platforms

Preferred: 

• 10 years with Information Security and Systems Analysis

• 7 years in IT / Information Security Risk advisory

• 7 years in-depth understanding of network security architecture, network and networking protocols

• 7 in Database Management, System Administration and Software Development Life-Cycle

• 3 years working within an information security function using the HITRUST Common Security Framework (HITRUST CSF), or the NIST 800-83 cyber security framework

SKILLS 

• Knowledge of HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-83 cyber security framework, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, and ITIL 3    

• Familiarity with secure SDLC best practices                           

• Knowledge of Microsoft Apps and Suites, Windows server, SharePoint, etc.                 

• Strong teamwork and inter-personal skills

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

PREFERRED

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Security +, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (other than English)?  
None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type:

Office-Based

Office-Based Positions

Teaches/Trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travels regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally<