Designated Security Engineer

Synoptek•Boise, ID

8d•Remote

About The Position

This is an amazing opportunity to work within one of the fastest growing Managed Services Providers. We are a company with a heart and soul dedicated to the ongoing success and growth of our employees and continued business success of the customers we support. We foster a fun and connected environment with employee benefits extending beyond general compensation and into company sponsored events and an invested culture of learning. The Designated Security Engineer is responsible for ensuring customer fulfillment of SOW deliverables. The Security Engineer owns the establishment and fulfillment of the IT security landscape for client-facing engagements assigned. The Security Engineer is passionate about working with people.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university
In lieu of undergraduate degree, the ratio is 1:1 - meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa
PNPT, CISSP, Sec+, CISA, CISM, MS SC900-100 Certification
Customarily has at least 3 years of experience with Operating Systems
Customarily has at least 3 years of experience with Security Tools
Customarily has at least 3 years of experience with MFA
Customarily has at least 3 years of experience with Customer Facing engagements
Clarity: Possesses excellent communication skills, makes a concentrated effort to speak the customers language. Ability to field questions with concise, well-constructed responses
OwnIT: Shows integrity, innovation, and accountability in completing daily assignments
Results: Solutions focused and driven to resolve conflict quickly and precisely. Proactively looks for opportunities to contribute to the company’s business goals
Growth: Willing to learn and ask questions. Constantly looking for new ways to improve yourself. Ability to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment
Team: Embraces both customers and colleagues as team members. Ability to be flexible, respectful, engaged and collaborative
Working knowledge of Multifactor Authentication processes and systems especially in Microsoft 365 environment
Working understanding of SIEM tools & processes
Work history with Vulnerability Management processes & systems
General understanding and application security scanning tools and methodologies
Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Unix

Responsibilities

Function as a subject matter expert for implementing and maintaining multifactor authentication (MFA) solutions in clients' Microsoft 365 environments
Stay up-to-date on the latest MFA technologies and best practices
Responsible for understanding the capabilities of SIEM tools and how they can be used to collect, analyze, and report on security events
Responsible for implementing and maintaining vulnerability management processes and systems
Provide critical guidance on identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities
Responsible for understanding the capabilities of application security scanning tools and methodologies
Function as a subject matter expert for installing and troubleshooting, and configuring, Windows, Linux, and Unix systems
Design and implement security systems, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control lists
Conduct security assessments, such as penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Develop and implement security policies and procedures
Monitor and respond to security incidents
Educate employees about security best practices
Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities