Information Security Engineer — Hybrid, Hands-On & Growth

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Advanced security training and certs

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Information Security Engineer to join the security team in a hybrid setup. You will implement, manage, and monitor security technologies, respond to incidents, and drive continuous improvement of the organization’s security posture.

You will work on diverse security projects, collaborate with IT teams, and contribute to policy development while maintaining hands-on execution across tools and devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in an information security engineering or operations role.
• Hands-on experience with network security devices and security monitoring tools.
• Understanding of security best practices, threat landscapes, and incident response procedures.
• Scripting in Python or PowerShell is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Monitor security systems and analyze logs for suspicious activities and potential threats.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, providing timely resolution and documentation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in remediation of identified weaknesses.
• Support the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all operations.

Skills

Security engineering

Incident response

Threat monitoring

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Security monitoring tools

IDS/IPS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Information Security Engineer to join the security team in a hybrid setup. You will implement, manage, and monitor security technologies, respond to incidents, and drive continuous improvement of the organization’s security posture.

You will work on diverse security projects, collaborate with IT teams, and contribute to policy development while maintaining hands-on execution across tools and devices.