Security Engineer

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking a Security Engineer to promote and maintain the security of information assets. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments, managing security technologies, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates must have over 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in IT Security. Technical skills in Windows OS, Active Directory, and various security tools are essential. The expected salary range is $105,000 to $130,000, with the aim of converting to full-time.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' applicable experience in information security.
• 5+ years focused within IT Security.
• Experience in design/administration/support of one or more platforms.

Responsibilities

• Promote, maintain, and validate the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of information assets.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure security policies are implemented.
• Resolve technology issues for employees and promote security awareness.

Skills

Information security experience

IT Security knowledge

Windows OS administration

Active Directory management

Incident handling

Scripting in PowerShell

Network fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

ForeScout CounterACT

F5 Advanced WAF

Secureworks

Nessus

Cisco Secure Web Appliance

Job description

Overview

The Security Engineer will be responsible to actively promote, maintain and validate the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of the organizational information assets. This will be done in compliance with company security policies, standards and best practices. The Security Engineer will work across functional/divisional lines to develop and implement IT Security strategies, policies, and procedures. They will carry out all phases of information systems/networks security program that involves access to computers and computerized data. They will conduct regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans. They will conduct investigations of computer security violations and incidents as well as any associated reporting requirements. They will respond to queries and requests for computer security information and reports. This individual is responsible for protecting the organization’s information assets by ensuring their availability, integrity, and confidentiality while implementing security strategies, policies, and procedures. This role includes conducting ongoing vulnerability assessments and audits, driving remediation work, and investigating security‑related help desk tickets as incidents arise. The engineer analyzes intrusion detection and prevention logs, supports internal security products and services, and provides clear status updates to both management and business teams. Additionally, they resolve technology issues for employees, promote security awareness across the organization, and support system patch management. This role may include other related tasks as assigned by leadership. Please note there is an aspect of on call rotation in the role.

Compensation and Employment Type

The goal of this contract is to convert this person full time. The expected salary range for this role is between $105,000-130,000. Please note that pay will be negotiated and numbers can fluctuate depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 7+ years' applicable experience in information security - 5+ of those years need to be focused within IT Security

• 5+ years' experience in design/administration/support of one or more platforms

• Experience in hardening, and administration of, Windows OS, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and Cisco technologies.

• Knowledge of various aspects and components of information security such as encryption methods/standards, real-time intruder detection, perimeter security, event correlation, authentication services, vulnerability analysis, and incident handling and forensics.

• Experience with the following tools

• Network Access Control (NAC) — ForeScout CounterACT or similar
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF) — e.g., F5 Advanced WAF
• Knowledge of SIEM technology - preferably Secureworks
• Anti‑malware and anti‑spam tools
• IDS/IPS technologies
• Web content filtering — tools like Cisco Secure Web Appliance or Umbrella Data classification
• Network fundamentals — VLANs, subnets
• Multi‑factor Authentication (MFA)
• Patch and configuration management - Bachelor\'s Degree in IT or related field
• Experience with tools such as Chef, Puppet, System Center Configuration Manager, Nessus, and Desired State Configurations
• Scripting experience in languages such as PowerShell, Python, Perl
• Certifications such as CISSP or any other major security certifications (all their engineers are CISSP certified)