Identity Security Engineer [AQ-14203]

About the role

Join a leading organization dedicated to safeguarding digital assets and ensuring robust security across its platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical function, working with cutting-edge technologies to protect vital systems and data. In this dynamic position, you will be instrumental in identifying and mitigating emerging threats, designing robust detection mechanisms, and ensuring the highest levels of system integrity. Your expertise will directly contribute to protecting our digital environment and maintaining client confidence through meticulous troubleshooting and innovative security solutions.

As an integral part of our security team, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our digital defenses and protecting critical systems and data. This position offers a unique chance to make a tangible impact by staying ahead of evolving cyber threats and implementing proactive security measures. You will be at the forefront of security innovation, collaborating with a dedicated team to build resilient systems and ensure the continuous trust of our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor new and emerging security threats from various sources, staying ahead of potential vulnerabilities.
• Assist with creating detection mechanisms based on emerging threats to proactively defend our systems.
• Troubleshoot complex security issues, including analyzing network traces, to ensure seamless operations and maintain client assurance and confidence.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of security implementation experience.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions experience, specifically with federation technologies.
• Experience working with Docker technologies and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Firewalls, Virtual Private Networking (VPN), Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS), and penetration testing.
• Strong technical track record and hands-on experience with many of the following technologies: L2/L3 firewalls, application layer security, anti-virus solutions, spyware/malcode tools, DDOS mitigation, traffic profiling/anomaly detection, wireless security, and VoIP security.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and a self-starter mentality.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with passwordless authentication solutions.

Benefits

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits including:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.