Sr. Data Security Engineer

Echo Global Logistics•Chicago, IL

7h•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Security Manager, the Security Engineer will be responsible for IT security across all Echo Global Logistics offices and associated companies. This individual will have a broad IT knowledge across multiple technology disciplines, the security vulnerabilities associated with each technology area / discipline and best practices to detect and prevent threats to Echo IT security. The role requires the individual to develop threat detection and prevention systems, develop response plans and conduct vulnerability testing on an ongoing basis. The role also requires the individual to work with all IT SMEs to help enhance their products and systems so that IT security threat prevention is a consideration in all aspects of IT development and support. Success in this role requires technical knowledge and experience, prior experience in IT security, organizational skills and an eagerness to do whatever it takes to get the job done effectively and efficiently while continually challenging and improving the status quo.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent years of experience
Proven working experience in building and maintaining security systems
Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system security
Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
Experience with network technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical documentation skills
Self-managed and motivated
Ability to follow through with tasks to their completion, organized, and detail oriented
Willingness to learn new technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in an environment that requires frequent attention shifts from one project to the next
Proactive, self-starter able to work with limited supervision and prepared to take responsibility for the role's operations
Exceptional time and project management skills.
Experience with the Windows Server Environment is required

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information
Identify and define system security requirements
Design system security architecture and develop detailed security designs
Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents
Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement
Continually stays abreast of security trends, threats and prevention technologies and practices
Open to new ideas and encourages innovative practices amongst peers
Practices positive interactions - leans on encouragement in place of judgment
Impresses responsibility on others by displaying ownership in tasks
Acts in the interest of the overall team
Actively works on broadening or adding skills
Asks for assistance when problems become challenging
Balances best practice decisions with delivering high business value
Contributes to the success of the team
Able to multi-task in a fast paced, fluid work environment
Capable of presenting technical ideas and concepts in business -friendly language