Associate Information Security Engineer

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Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job assists others to plan, research, evaluate, design and develop 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.Assists with the design, development, and implementation of less complex ISRM Infrastructure components such as operating systems, software tools, and utilities.Assists in conducting less complex studies of ISRM Infrastructure performance and traffic analysis.Assists in determining systems design requirements and ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.Assists with the development of ISRM Infrastructure engineering policies, standards and procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists teams in clearly defining requirements, deliverables and timeframes.Escalate issues and make recommendations to resolve them to the appropriate audience.
• Assists in conducting root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting ISRM Infrastructure.
• Assists in developing and/or delivering technical training in less complex technical areas.
• Assists in completing project tasks to enable the on time, within budget and scope delivery of ISRM Infrastructure projects.
• Assists to implement, monitor, configure, and maintain security systems.
• Assure compliance to required standards, procedures, guidelines and processes.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

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

Substitutions

• 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year in Information security and systems analysis
• 1 year in Information security, Information Risk management and/or information technology
• 1 year with operating systems and software administration
• 1 year of developing, communicating and presenting information security and risk management concepts to varying audiences
• 1 year 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

• Experience working within an information security function using the HITRUST Common Security Framework (HITRUST CSF), or the NIST 800-83 cyber security framework
• IT/information security risk advisory experience
• In-depth understanding of network security architecture, network and networking protocols
• Database management, system administration and software development lifecycle
• Experience with IoT (Internet of things) Security, including IoMT (Internet of Medical things) and (OT) Operational Technology, or MDM (Mobile Device Management)
• Experience with Linux or Mac Management
• Experience with modern Windows Endpoint Management tooling

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Security +

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)

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

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

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

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

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Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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