Sr. IT Security Engineer

Essential Duties

• Performs daily administration of information security hardware and software such as intrusion detection/intrusion prevention, firewalls, encryption, anti-virus, log reviews and other software or appliances.
• Handles escalated security issues.
• Maintains the security infrastructure by employing best industry practices.
• Performs tests of computer systems to monitor effectiveness of security systems.
• Analyzes information security threats, requests and audit findings. Provides recommendations to resolve issues and/or findings.
• PARTNERS WITH END-USERS TO UNDERSTAND AND ADHERE TO INFORMATION SECURITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
• Collaborates with external vendors and partners as necessary to resolve issues/incidents.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.
• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Specialty training beyond high school in Information Technology, Computer Science or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years related information security and/or IT networking experience.
• PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Information Technology.
• At least 5 years related Information Security and/or IT networking experience.
• Certification in GSEC, CCNA/NP/DA, Any SANS Certification and/or CISSP.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• DECISION MAKING
• Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction.
• Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured.
• Decisions tend to be short term and usually moderate cost.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Able To Move About The Work Environment.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight stays.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMMODATIONS

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.