Senior Security Engineer II

RELX; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information and analytics company in Alpharetta, Georgia, is seeking an experienced IT Security professional to enhance their security programs and analyze risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT security, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with match

Wellness platform

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT security is required.
• Strong understanding of security environments and compliance.
• Licensing/certification in security is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Promote compliance initiatives through security policies.
• Analyze security events and respond accordingly.
• Design security solutions for emerging threats.

Skills

IT security experience

Security policy enforcement

Analysis of threats and vulnerabilities

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

CISSP

CISM

SANS

GIAC

Job description

Overview

About the Business: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve problems in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation, and Customer Data Management.

About our Team: The FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) Team is focused on analytics and security monitoring within Azure cloud environments. The team coordinates with control owners (development, database, infrastructure teams) to ensure vulnerabilities identified in reports are fixed within FedRAMP-mandated timelines.

About the Role: This position will analyze risks and help operate the enterprise security program. The position requires strong technical skill, to execute security processes with minimal guidance and help achieve operational efficiencies. Other responsibilities include handling service requests from the Business and Technology teams, analyzing/validating the requirements, defining the access rules, scripting the changes, and providing troubleshooting support related to any access issues. The individual will assist with reviewing existing tools, applications, and processes to help strengthen and optimize current capabilities, as well as identifying gaps or technical solutions to further enhance the team’s effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Extensive years of IT security experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• Licensing/certification required (at least one of the following): CISSP, CISM, SANS, GIAC (or related), ethical hacking/penetration tester certification, and/or security risk assessment certification
• Strong understanding of security environments, compliance, governance, and industry standards
• Proven ability to analyze threats, assess vulnerabilities, and implement effective security programs
• Solid project management and problem-solving skills, including installation and troubleshooting in web-based environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in client engagement and survey development

Responsibilities:

• Promote and support compliance initiatives by authoring and enforcing security policies
• Analyze and respond to security events, collaborating with peers to protect company assets
• Design and implement security solutions to address emerging threats and compliance needs
• Develop and manage security programs, including procedures, guidelines, and performance metrics
• Communicate across departments to raise security awareness and share risk-related updates
• Evaluate and improve security programs to enhance maturity and operational efficiency
• All other duties as assigned

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $93,400 - $155,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Disability, Life, and Insurance benefits including Short- and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and up to two additional paid days for participation in Employee Resource Groups and volunteering

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