IT Security Engineer

Ventures Unlimited Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Houston, TX is looking for an IT Security Engineer to provide efficient security support services for local and remote personnel. This role involves significant expertise in network security design, deployment, and management. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, along with strong knowledge of ITIL V3 and relevant security certifications. This position offers ample opportunities for career growth and participation in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 5 years of security experience.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL V3 change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable and efficient security support services.
• Perform application and infrastructure security vulnerability assessments.
• Respond to client requests and other project tasking as needed.

Skills

Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Strong Networking background combined with Strong Security

Ability to support flexible schedule in support of 7x24 staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, sciences, etc.)

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

TCP/IP

Job description

Ventures Unlimited is a service centric organization. Our success begins with our ability to apply our relationships, leverage technologies, and identify talent - often in combination - to an endless array of real-world customer needs

Job Description

Position : IT Security Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: Full Time

Job Description :

The IT Security Engineer will support all Client personnel, both local and remote, by providing reliable and efficient security support services.

Network Security

The candidate will report to local management team and work with senior technical architects, leads and SMEs. This position requires strong knowledge in security operations. Candidates should be very experienced in large scale network security design, deployment and support. Work with vendors to resolve problems via ticketing portals and escalating issues to team lead and/or management as needed. Meet with client and partners as needed. Provide regular status summaries and reports to team lead and/or management as required. The successful applicant will be rewarded with a wide variety of technologies to master along with a closely-knit, enthusiastic team and plenty of room to grow their career within the division or within other divisions of Wipro as appropriate. Perform application and infrastructure security vulnerability assessments. Research and respond to identified security vulnerabilities. Assume rotational 7x24 on‑call duties with other team members. Respond to client requests and other project tasking as needed.

Qualifications, Skills & Education Required

• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, sciences, etc.) from an accredited college/university or additional 5 years of overall security experience
• Must have a sound knowledge and change management experience on ITIL V3
• Strong Networking background combined with Strong Security
• Must have ability to support flexible schedule in support of 7x24 staff
• Relevant certifications such as GSEC, CCSA, CCSE, CISSP, etc.
• Expert level knowledge of installing, deploying, documenting, and troubleshooting network perimeter security technologies such as firewalls, proxy servers, intrusion prevention/detection (IDS/IPS), SIEM, antivirus, antimalware, antispam and unified threat management (UTM)
• Must be well versed in TCP/IP, IPSec, SSL, PKI, VLANs, system hardening, and troubleshooting
• Experience with application and infrastructure security auditing processes

Thanks & Regards

Ventures Unlimited Inc.

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