Innovation Engineer

Randstad; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an Innovation Engineer with expertise in information security and strong analytical skills. The role involves evaluating new technologies and developing testing methodologies to advance security practices.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python. Responsibilities include presenting findings, working independently, and collaborating with various teams.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience with information security and either systems administration, networking, data analysis or application development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technological solutions for testing and evaluation.
• Identify relevant data sources for emerging technologies.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Security architecture

Systems administration

Network administration

Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python)

Data analysis

Application security

Insider threat detection

Authentication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Windows

RedHat

Job description

*Candidates MUST be ableto work onW2 to qualify for this role.*

Job Title: Innovation Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Simi Valley, CA / Chicago, IL / Addison, TX / Pennington, NJ / Jersey City, NJ

Job description

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in several of the following areas:

• Security architecture
• Systems administration
• Network administration
• Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or other languages)
• Data analysis
• Insider threat detection
• Application security
• Authentication

Required Skills and Responsibilities

• Exceptional analytical/critical thinking abilities - must be able to analyze proposed technological solutions to not only understand how mechanisms work, but to also develop methods of effectively testing and evaluating technologies
• Excellent research skills - must be able to identify relevant data sources for information about emerging technologies to gain an understanding of how things work, and be willing to dig in and take things apart to figure out how they work
• Strong written communication skills - must be able to write technical whitepapers/reports on emerging technologies
• Strong oral communication skills - must be able to present findings to broad audiences inclusive of senior technology and business management, requiring the ability to explain complex technical matters in a way both technical and non-technical personnel can understand
• Hands‑on technical abilities: Strong network knowledge (esp in the area of security), OS (Windows and RedHat), VMWare, endpoint and midrange, as well as development or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, .NET, PowerShell, or Java)
• Good software + hardware architecture experience: strong background productionizing applications in an enterprise environment
• Ability to work independently: Must be adept at undertaking and completing tasks independently, meeting schedules and delivery timelines, and to moving swiftly from concepts and theory to action.
• Ability to build and execute testing methodologies unique to emerging technology products for which scant documentation exists
• Ability to collaborate with teams at all levels: Line of Business, R&D, Operations, Technology Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, Vendor
• Capable of advancing the program by developing policies, processes and procedures to promote security technology evaluation objectives for adoption throughout the client as an on‑demand service
• 5-7 years of experience with information security and either systems administration, networking, data analysis or application development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent or higher in CS, IT, a related technical or engineering field.
• Experience working in the financial sector

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with the evaluation of emerging technology and /or experience as a technology innovator or maker
• Demonstrated understanding of security vulnerabilities, attacks and ability to apply/implement appropriate controls or find new ones based on new technology being developed.
• Familiarity with the client’s environment, security controls and BAND builds
• Strong knowledge of a plurality of languages, operating systems, and databases
• Previous experience working on an R&D or Architecture team
• Master’s Degree in a technology related field from an accredited university

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.