Security Engineer - II

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. in Dublin, CA is seeking a Security Engineer II to envision and implement security improvements protecting Ross's information and assets.

The role leads endpoints, mobile, cloud security, data analytics, and orchestration automation initiatives to harden Ross’s security posture and ensure integration across Ross’s ecosystem. You will collaborate with IT groups, provide SME-level security expertise, and support deployments from planning to validation, while aligning security

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of information security experience.
• At least 5 years with a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of security tools and threats.
• Experience with security products such as File Integrity Monitoring and SIEM.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and develop security strategy and standards.
• Recommend improvements to security posture with controls.
• Lead security implementations and project delivery end-to-end.
• Design, develop, and implement Enterprise Security solutions.
• Provide expert-level technical support for security applications.
• Collaborate on global cloud security designs.
• Ensure alignment of security with business strategy.

Skills

Security tools

Threat protection

Log analysis

Vulnerability management

Endpoint security

Cloud security

IR / MDR

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent

Tools

File Integrity Monitoring

Endpoint Security

Mobile Security

Advanced Threat Protection

SIEM

EDR/XDR/MDR

Security Analytics

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Security Engineer II is responsible for envisioning and taking steps to implement security improvements to protect Ross' information and assets. The Host Security Engineer leads endpoints security, mobile security, cloud security, data analytics & orchestration automation initiatives that harden Ross’s security posture ensuring integrity and compliance. The Host Security Engineer leads the product area strategy, roadmap, application design and vendor/product due-diligence functions.

The Security Engineer serves as a liaison to the other IT functional groups, influencing outcomes as appropriate. The Host Security Engineer operates as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in security and provides 3rd level production support for applications.

Essential Functions

• Research, evaluate, and develop security strategy and develop standards following industry best practices.
• Recommend improvements to company’s security posture through technological, administrative, or physical controls. Work with project teams regarding security architecture and technical implementation.
• Lead information security implementations and support project delivery, ensuring security solution are acquired, configured and implemented correctly. This includes overseeing the full lifecycle from planning and design to configuration, deployment, and validation ensuring every solution is aligned with business requirements, configured according to approved design specifications and deployed with full integration into Ross’s ecosystem.
• Work with the other IT organizations to design, develop, and implement Enterprise Security solutions to support new initiatives
• Provide expert-level technical expertise to solve production issues related to security applications, recommend solutions or process enhancements and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with the Information Security Governance and Technical Architecture teams to develop global Cloud security technical designs and maturity standards.
• Ensure that business strategy, IT enterprise security and implementation are aligned.
• Provide input to technical designs in enterprise security solutions, specifically around tools and systems that would best support the design.
• Ensure that security solutions are acquired, configured and implemented correctly.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration
• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability & Execution
• Manages Conflict
• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility
• Teamwork
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Business Awareness
• Problem Solving

Qualifications & Special Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of security tools, Anti-virus/malware protection, Advanced Threat Protection, Log Collection & Analysis, User Behavior Analytics, Vulnerabilities Managements in Operating Systems, Databases, and Networks.
• Strong knowledge of current security space with general understanding of current security threats, detection and response & automation orchestration toolsets including endpoint security, cloud security SIEM and EDR/XDR/MDR and IR.
• At least 7 years of Information Security experience and at least 5 years with a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of security products such as File Integrity Monitoring, Endpoint Security, mobile security, Advanced Threat Protection, Security and Log Management etc.
• Able to provide accurate estimates of timeframes and cost estimates necessary to complete potential projects and develop milestones and project implementation plans.
• Ability to work in a group setting and independently to provide technical solutions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or senior level certification with equivalent demonstrated relevant experience with security tools.

Physical Requirements

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer

Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically

This role requires regular in-office presence, including engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback

However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience.

We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce.

Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role $124,700.00 to $212,800.00.

The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards vary by position and location.