IT Security Engineer II

Russell Tobin; San Diego (CA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm seeks an IT Security Engineer II for a remote role with a top Fortune 100 client in San Diego. The position focuses on coordinating cybersecurity and fraud incidents, requiring robust experience in incident management and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented with strong communication skills and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Identity theft protection

Life & disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in incident coordination.
• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity incident response procedures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for major cybersecurity incidents.
• Manage incident response processes, including containment and recovery.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks.

Skills

Task Management

Coordination

Incident Response Procedures

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems

Tools

PMP certification

ITIL certification

CISM certification

Job description

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Job Title: IT Security Engineer II

Location: San Diego CA – Remote

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Rate: $45-50/hr on W2 DOE

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Security Incident Coordinator to join our Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). The Security Incident Coordinator will focus on task management and reporting of cybersecurity, trust & safety, and fraud incidents across the organization to ensure timely and effective resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary coordinator for all major cybersecurity, trust & safety, and fraud incidents, organizing tasks and maintaining clear communications between all involved teams and stakeholders.
• Manage the incident response process for various types of incidents including, but not limited to, task assignment, progress tracking, and coordination of containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident
• Develop, maintain, and enforce incident response playbooks and protocols to ensure a consistent and streamlined process.
• Produce regular reports summarizing incident status, actions taken, and outcomes, delivering insights and recommendations for continuous
• Facilitate post-incident reviews and lessons learned sessions to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the incident response process, aiming to enhance future responses.
• Provide comprehensive documentation and detailed updates to all relevant internal departments such as IT, legal, compliance, and customer
• Offer specialized training and support to team members, promoting adherence to instituted incident response strategies and protocols.
• Stay informed about best practices in incident response management and adapt strategies as necessary to accommodate emerging trends in cybersecurity, trust & safety, and fraud prevention.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in incident coordination, security management, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrable skills in task management, coordination, and reporting in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge of incident response procedures, preferably with experience in cybersecurity, trust & safety, and fraud incident
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and to maintain composure under pressure.
• Relevant professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or CISM are
  
  

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Rate/Salary: $45-50/hr on W2

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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