Security Engineer
Company: Ushitecsolutions
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 6, 2024
Job Description:
As a Senior Security Engineer at KIND, you will be responsible
for leading and executing the design, implementation, and
management of our comprehensive security initiatives. Your
expertise will be instrumental in identifying potential
vulnerabilities and mitigating risks while constantly staying ahead
of emerging security threats. You will collaborate with
cross-functional teams to design and implement robust security
measures and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and
availability of our systems and data. You should be able to operate
independently with minimum supervision and provide thought and
functional leadership to this role. And this is how you'll do
it...Security Infrastructure Management:
- Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure,
including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems,
antivirus solutions, and encryption technologies.
- Oversee the configuration and optimization of security tools to
ensure optimal performance and minimal impact on operational
efficiency.Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing:
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
to identify and address potential security weaknesses in our
systems and applications.
- Develop and track remediation plans for identified
vulnerabilities, working closely with relevant teams.Incident
Response and Security Monitoring:
- Lead incident response efforts to promptly detect, investigate,
and mitigate security incidents and breaches.
- Monitor security alerts and logs, responding to potential
threats promptly and effectively.Security Policies and
Compliance:
- Develop, update, and enforce security policies, procedures, and
standards aligned with industry best practices and compliance
requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to security
policies and standards.Research and Industry Knowledge:
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies,
and threats to proactively enhance our security posture.
- Share knowledge and insights with the team and contribute to
the continuous improvement of security practices.Security Audits
and Assessments:
- Coordinate and participate in internal and external security
audits and assessments.
- Collaborate with auditors to address findings and implement
necessary improvements.Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or
a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
- Proven experience of 2-3 years as a Security Engineer or in a
similar security-focused role.
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, protocols, and
standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
- Strong experience with security tools and technologies, such as
SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, etc.
- Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google
Cloud) is preferred.
- Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments and
penetration tests using various tools.
- Familiarity with scripting and programming languages (e.g.,
Python, PowerShell) for automation and security tool
customization.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication
skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to
collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Familiar with major vendors like but not limited to
CrowdStrike, Cisco, Palo Alto, McAfee ePo, Azure Information
security.
- Certifications in any of the following areas: Offensive
Security Certified Professional/Expert (OSCP/OSCE), CISSP, CCIE,
LPT, ITIL, Cobit.
- Experience with Wireshark and Snort platforms, including regex
knowledge.
- Extensive experience configuring and managing log management
and SIEM solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of Nessus, Metasploit, and Kali Linux, Rapid
7.
- Experience reviewing source code for security flaws and
conducting web application security assessments.
- Experience with LDAP Authentication and Identity Access
Management.
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Keywords: Ushitecsolutions, Tyler , Security Engineer, Engineering , Dallas, Texas
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