Senior Security Engineer

Propio Language Services; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Propio Language Services, a provider of interpretation, translation, and localization, seeks a Senior Security Engineer to join the Information Security team in Overland Park. You will lead cybersecurity risk mitigation and protect Propio's infrastructure, applying DevSecOps practices.

In this role you will evaluate cloud security tools (AWS), automate controls, support compliance, and drive incident response with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT or information security, including admin, analysis, or engineering roles.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information assurance preferred.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+, GIAC, CISSP, or CCSP desirable.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall Solutions, and Vulnerability scanners.
• HIPAA security requirements experience.
• Ability to mentor others and lead technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and implementation of new cloud security tools for secure AWS architecture.
• Develop and automate cloud security controls to identify threats.
• Support evidence collection from cloud controls for compliance.
• Remediate vulnerabilities with other departments and research as needed.
• Secure CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code with engineers.
• Ensure security is integrated into software development via SAST/DAST/SCA.
• Drive incident response analyses, triage, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Cloud security

Incident response

Leadership

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information assurance

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewall solutions

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Propio Language Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation, translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for you. We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our team. They will be a key member of the Information Security department, responsible for performing cybersecurity risk mitigation activities and ensuring the security of Propio's infrastructure. This role involves leveraging industry-leading technologies to identify and respond to threats, conducting analysis of security-related data, and providing incident response support with minimal oversight and may direct other resources when engaged in larger efforts, when required. This role is a DevSecOps Engineer at its core.

Responsibilities

Cloud Security

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new cloud security tools and processes to enable a secure cloud architecture (strong background in AWS is required)
• Develop and automate cloud security controls to identify and mitigate security threats and violations, including proactive identification of security risks
• Support evidence collection from cloud security controls to support compliance efforts
• Proactively work with other departments to remediate critical security vulnerabilities and resolve complex security problems often requiring additional research
• Work with engineering teams to secure the automated build, test, and deployment processes of our CI/CD pipeline and Infrastructure as Code.

Application Security

• Ensure security is integrated into software development through use of key tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, threat modeling, API security, and vulnerability scanners.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities using threat intelligence, exploitability, asset criticality, and business impact to provide risk-based recommendations and support informed decision-making
• Partner with technology departments to drive remediation efforts, including the use of artificial intelligence, where approved, to speed up mean time to remediate
• Advance the vulnerability management strategy and automation capabilities to meet the challenges of the evolving threat landscape

Incident Response

• Analyze logs from various security controls, including firewalls, proxies, intrusion prevention systems, and endpoint security solutions, to detect potential threats
• Safely acquire and preserve data integrity for cyber incident analysis, determining the technical and operational impact, root causes, and scope of incidents
• Provide escalated incident response support, as needed, including analysis of security alerts and communication with stakeholders
• Liaise with IT teams during incident response and alert triaging, as well as with other internal or external stakeholders, when directed, during remediation scenarios

Requirements

• 12+ years of IT and/or information security work experience, including administration, analysis, or engineering roles; or combination of experience and relevant education, such as a bachelor's degree in computer science or information assurance
• Relevant IT security certification is highly desirable, such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, GIAC Security Essentials, CISSP, and/or CCSP.
• Strong knowledge of various security methodologies, processes, and technical solutions such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall Solutions, and Offensive Security tools
• Experienced with HIPAA-specific security requirements
• Advanced understanding of network concepts (DHCP, DNS, VLANs, etc.)
• Successfully performed in senior DevSecOps role
• Ability to think critically and logically under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead others on technical and administrative tasks
• Strong technical experience with a proven history of troubleshooting complex problems across different segments, offices, and teams
• Ability to mentor less experienced personnel to learn and grow professionally

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