Information Security Engineer

Protingent; Village of Great Neck (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Information Security Engineer to enhance their security posture. This role involves leading security initiatives, managing vulnerabilities, and implementing cutting-edge security solutions to protect vital information assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, incident response, and risk assessment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about cybersecurity to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a team that values expertise and innovation while working remotely within the Eastern Time Zone.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in security solutions and network security engineering.
• Knowledge of firewalls, SIEM, encryption, and access control technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for security standards and implementations.
• Lead vulnerability management and ensure effective incident response.

Skills

Security Solutions Management

Network Security Engineering

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response

Security Risk Assessment

Cloud Security Solutions

Security Documentation

Technical Engineering Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Experience in Data Network Security

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

SIEM Platforms

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Encryption Technologies

Identity Management Solutions

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Information Security Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire opportunity for an Information Security Engineer with our client located in Great Neck, New York.

Job Description:

• We are seeking an Information Security Engineer working remotely from the Eastern Time Zone.
• This position provides leadership and in-depth expertise in all security aspects surrounding the implementation and operation of Information Technology solutions to improve the ability of the organization to protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of its information assets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical engineering security expertise for company-wide projects, implementing security standards and baselines, and researching advancements in all security technologies that would benefit secure business growth.
• Lead vulnerability management program working closely with the patching team to limit the vulnerability attack surface.
• Be or become the lead SME for various security tools including CASB, the Vulnerability Scanning Suite, EPP, etc., to maintain and improve the functionality of our security tools.
• Investigate, recommend, and assist with implementing security solutions that provide detection, prevention, containment, and deterrence mechanisms to protect and maintain the integrity of data and network resources.
• Define security product requirements, conduct research, evaluation, testing, configuration, and implementation, to include identity management, access control, and intrusion prevention solutions.
• Ensure guiding procedures for incident response are in place, effective and up to date, to include periodic computer incident response team (CIRT) activation to validate response procedures.
• Use process management tools to track information about security systems administration requests and security events.
• Track, generate and provide effective reporting for use by system administrators, business leadership and end-users; recommends and implements an effective event correlation solution that analyses the output from these and other security tools in a cost-effective manner.
• Author security system and application processes for both operation and management, including as-built service configuration documents.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience running security solutions on network/security engineering/security operations.
• Knowledge of IT security controls - firewalls, SIEM platforms, NAC, CASB, DLP, IPS/IDS, encryption, authentication, tokenization, XDR/EDR tools and desktop virtualization security.
• Working knowledge of the following technologies: Microsoft OS for Workstations/Servers, UNIX, firewall multi-layer design and implementation, WANs, LANs, internet, intranets and network protocols (i.e., VPN, TLS, SSH, SFTP, TCP/IP, etc.), security assessment tools, vulnerability scanners, intrusion prevention systems, VMware, VDI, encryption, public key infrastructure (PKI).
• Experience with cloud security solutions.
• Experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls Suite (certification highly preferred).
• Broad knowledge of network security practices, designs, methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network architectures, equipment, and designs.
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanners and how to successfully implement and maintain an enterprise patching program.
• Security risk assessment skills.
• Working knowledge of information security-related technologies and products.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience in Computer Science, EE, Data Network Security Architecture and Design.
• Proven abilities to analyze security risks, provide remediation recommendations and create comprehensive security documentation.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Rate: $120-140K.
• Location: 100% Remote (Eastern Time Zone)

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology