Sr. IT Security Engineer

ACL Digital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking a security consultant in Atlanta, GA. This role involves conducting security assessments, providing technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with information security standards. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience and relevant security certifications. This is a contract position with a duration of 12+ months.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with security programs, audits, and risk assessments
• Deep understanding of security control frameworks like NIST and CIS Critical Security Controls

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of tools and systems.
• Provide technical leadership to staff members.
• Assist in designing IT processes to ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

CISSP

GSEC

CRISC

CISM

CISA

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from ACL Digital

Location

Location: Atlanta, GA 30354 (Local only)

Duration

Duration: 12+ Months

Qualifications

Basic Entry Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or a technology related field
• 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Information security certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, CRISC, CISM, or CISA
• Experience with information technology security programs, audits, controls, assessments, risk assessments, or remediation management
• Deep understanding of prevailing industry standard security control frameworks, including NIST, Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model, CIS Critical Security Controls, etc.

Major Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Ability to multi-task in the face of competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver all facets of security assessments of new tools, applications, and systems to identify gaps against client's Information Security Standards and industry best practices and document findings and recommendations in detailed reports
• Serve as security expert and provide technical leadership to other staff members
• Assist solution architects in designing IT processes and related technical controls to ensure compliance with client's Information Security Standards

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting