Information Security Engineer

Information Security Engineer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Information Security Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs day to day administration of security related systems and applications, monitoring logs and reporting of security events;
  • Solid understanding of security concepts, principles and practices;
  • Researches and recommends new security technology capabilities and their applicability within the greater organization;
  • Develops intrusion protection and monitoring capabilities;
  • Experience with log management/SIEM reporting tools (Splunk a plus);
  • SANS/GIAC/CISSP certifications preferred;
  • Builds, maintains, manages and monitors the security infrastructure;
  • Monitors, analyzes and evaluates operations and activities to ensure an appropriate level of information protection is achieved and maintained;
  • Develops, enhances and executes security operations processes;
  • Taking ownership of configuration and maintenance to systems such as AV and IDAM;
  • Experience with anti-virus software, firewalls, vulnerability management, and intrusion detection systems;
  • Provides security expertise on directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP as well as operating system environments;
  • Design security controls;
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance;
  • Strong conceptual and analytical skills.

Requirements:

  • Experience in working with application development;
  • Understanding of penetration testing, security risks, and security gaps;
  • Proven background as a Security Engineer.