Sr Security Engineer

Michaels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Partner discount programs

Job summary

The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design and implement complex security solutions across multiple stacks.

You will collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to embed best-in-class security practices. Responsibilities include monitoring and remediating security tooling, integrating security automation with DevOps, and contributing to secure coding standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or STEM related field.
• 5+ years of experience in security engineering.
• Experience with multiple security components (e.g. firewall, IPS) and secure coding in development.
• Experience with AWS or GCP, containers, and serverless technologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with Agile methods (Scrum/Kanban) and SDLC practices.
• Knowledge of OWASP, NIST, SANS practices.
• Experience with web development languages (Java, Python, JavaScript).

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex security issues (e.g., security events, threat modeling).
• Monitor, operate, configure, and remediate security tools (firewalls, IPS).
• Contribute to Michaels Secure Coding Standard.
• Develop security automation integrating with DevOps/DevSecOps tools.
• Operate security controls and monitoring independently.
• Collaborate with internal/external partnerships to achieve business goals.
• Execute systems strategies to support business goals.
• Resolve cross-functional issues.

Skills

Security engineering

Threat modeling

DevSecOps

Security automation

Communication skills

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Cloud security (GCP/AWS)

Windows/Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or STEM related field

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Security tooling stack

AWS/GCP

Job description

Support Center - Irving

As a Sr Security Engineer, you will work on complex technical security solutions across multiple technology stacks. You work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure team members to build best in class security practices.

Major Activities

• Analyzes complex security issues (e.g security events, threat models, etc)


• Responsible to monitor, operate, configure, remediate multiple security tool (e.g firewalls, anti-malware)


• Help to implement security processes/standards, for example Michaels Secure Coding Standard


• Use tooling architecture and develop hands-on Security Automation that integrates with various DevOps/DevSecOps tools


• Enhanced speed with security functions


• Responsible to independently security controls, tools and monitoring


• Leverage internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals


• Execute systems strategies to support business goals


• Resolves cross-functional issues

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or STEM related field of study

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering


• Experience multiple security component (e.g. firewall and IPS)
  Competency with complete security stack with in discipline (elgl network security)


• Good knowledge of incorporating secure coding into application development and DevOps practices


• Prior experience with managing application security training programs


• Experience with operations and security with GCP or AWS, Containers, and Serverless technologies


• Established experience with Agile (including Scrum and Kanban) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.


• Experience with web development languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.)


• Ability to navigate a rapidly changing landscape, while handling multiple responsibilities


• Curious about new technology and always looking to acquire new knowledge


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Be an action-oriented, independent, self-starter comfortable working in an unstructured, fast-paced environment

Preferred Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• CISSP, CISM, CCNP, OSCP, GIAC, etc.


• Cloud Solution Architects Certification preferred

Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires

• Experience with Windows and *nix operating systems, endpoint applications, networking protocols and devices.


• Experience single sign-on (SSO), OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SAML.


• Ability to effectively communicate business risk from cybersecurity topics.


• Active involvement with practices emerging from OWASP, NIST and SANS, among others.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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