Information Security Engineer

Sentry Insurance; Stevens Point (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Dining on Us

Continuous Learning

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Sentry Insurance is seeking an Information Security Engineer to own a security domain, implement controls, automate processes and reduce risk. You’ll work in a hybrid model at the Stevens Point, WI office, with no remote option.

The role includes managing security platforms, conducting audits, and driving security policy improvements across cloud, data protection, and endpoint domains. Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in information security, hands-on firewall and cryptography experience,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in Information Security, Networking, Systems Administration or Computer Science; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience.
• Thorough, hands-on understanding of network firewall/proxy design and operations, cryptographic technologies, AWS network and security platforms, and data protection technologies.
• Scripting experience required.
• Sec+, AWS SysOps Administrator, or GSEC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review the maturity and effectiveness of multiple security platforms ensuring proper performance, availability and capacity management.
• Provide moderate to complex technical maintenance services and oversee implementation of patches to integrated security systems and solutions.
• Conduct audits and code testing to identify data security vulnerabilities and undertake necessary actions to eliminate identified threats.
• Ensure security plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with overall information standards.
• Communicate, implement, enforce and monitor security controls to protect the organization's technology assets.

Skills

Scripting

Security awareness

Incident response

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Information Security

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AWS Security

Firewall design

Threat detection

Patching tools

Job description

As an Info Sec Engineer, you'll own a security domain as an SME, implement controls, automate processes, ensure compliance, and resolve incidents to reduce risk.

As an Information Security Engineer, you'll be assigned a security domain such as cloud security, data protection, security automation, endpoint security, or requirements verification and will maintain and improve the associated systems, processes, and standards to manage and reduce risk to the organization. You'll also serve as the subject matter expert for your assigned domain and leverage your experience with it to influence security policies and practices. You will implement security platforms and/or controls and automate security processes. You will also resolve issues such as build automation to resolve compliance findings and maintain and restore critical systems and you'll assist with critical issues such as incidents occurring across multiple security systems.

This role will be filled following our hybrid work model at our Stevens Point, WI offices. This role is NOT available for remote work.

Sentry does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience

What You'll Do

• Review the maturity and effectiveness of multiple security platforms ensuring proper performance, availability and capacity management. Conduct monitoring through automated functional and performance testing, investigate potential problems and determine solutions, as necessary, to avoid service interruptions. Recommend and implement new features and functions within platforms to streamline processes and enable continuous deployment of new capabilities
• Provide moderate to complex technical maintenance services and oversee implementation of patches to integrated security systems and solutions ensuring continuous availability and operation. This includes evaluating functionality, overseeing and conducting testing, overseeing virus management, and providing recommendations and maintaining information security policies, procedures and systems
• Conduct audits and code testing to identify data security vulnerabilities and undertake necessary actions to eliminate identified threats. Implement architectural changes when intrusions occur and monitor effectiveness of implemented changes. Create reports to summarize findings to management
• Ensure security plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with overall information standards. Identify security risks and exposures, determine the causes of security violations and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security
• Communicate, implement, enforce and monitor security controls to protect the organization's technology assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction. Provides training, informational and educational materials to support technology users

Additionally, you will:

• Contribute to and lead team discussions and proactively engage around security topics such as emerging technology, data protection strategies, and secure process enhancement to allow the team to make intelligent and secure project decisions
• Collaborate within Information Security to contribute expertise in relevant domains during security events and project decision meetings and actively learn security domains outside their core domain
• Maintain a working knowledge of security trends and adapts these trends to the organization's environment by building proactive detections, defenses, and processes
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems and capabilities
• Participate in developing and adoption of security best practices within the information security program and organization
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to time

What it Takes

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in Information Security, Networking, Systems Administration or Computer Science; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience
• Thorough, hands‑on understanding of network firewall/proxy design and operations, cryptographic technologies, AWS network and security platforms, and data protection technologies
• Scripting experience required
• Sec+, AWS SysOps Administrator, or GSEC certification preferred

Here is what you can look forward to as part of our team:

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation.We'recommitted to supporting thewholeyou, which is why we offer a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• Hybrid Flexibility:Enjoy the best of both worlds. With optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays and join your team in the office Tuesday through Thursday to collaborate and learn.We provide the technology and tools you need for both your office and home workspace from day one.
• Dining onUs:Depending on your location, wemayprovide a stipend that can be used at our on‑site cafeteria or a meal allowance to keep you fueled.
• Continuous Learning:Unlock your potential through Sentry University and take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive Benefits:We support your whole self withgroupmedical, dental, and visioninsurancealong with parental leave,pet insurance,caregiverleave,and wellness resources.Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA are available.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy your generous Paid Time Off allowance to rest and take advantage of paid Volunteer Time Off to support your community.
• Investing in Your Future:We'recommitted to your long‑term financial well‑being. We offer a 100% company match on the first 8% you contribute to your 401(k) each pay period, and those fundsvestimmediately.
• Giving Back:Through the Sentry Foundation,we'reproud to support the United Way and make a difference in our communities.

Why Join Sentry?

At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success.We'reproud to be recognized for the culturewe'vebuilt, earning spots on Forbes' lists forAmerica's Best Midsize EmployersandBest Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek'sAmerica's Greatest Workplaces for WomenandDiversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.

Building ona Legacy

Our future is bright, butit'sanchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904,we'vededicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S.We'reproud to havemaintainedan A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry's leading authority, forover 30years.

Your Career, Our Community

Whetheryou'reworking at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country,you'llfind a challenging and rewarding environment.Explore theOur Teamstab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth.

Ready to own your future? Join us at Sentry, opportunities await!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.