Information Security Engineer II

Republic Finance•Plano, TX

10h

About The Position

In business for more than 70 years, Republic Finance is proud to be a trusted lender in over 250 communities across the United States! We specialize in providing flexible lending solutions and incomparable customer service. Driven by our shared mission to pursue excellence for our team, our customers, and our performance, we are continuously improving our customer offerings in tandem with opening more branches in new states each year. We also regularly promote from within and enjoy giving back to the communities we serve. In a nutshell, our company culture is about helping customers, investing in our employee's future, and ensuring that our performance makes an impact on our community! We are seeking a diligent and proactive Information Security Engineer to help build, monitor, and enhance our cybersecurity posture. This role will be instrumental in designing secure systems, identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: Design, implement, and manage security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and SIEM. Experience with log aggregation and threat detection. E.g. Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; manage remediation workflows; data loss prevention; software distribution auditing for policy compliance. Monitor networks and systems for security breaches and assist in incident detection and response. Work with IT and DevOps teams to secure infrastructure, including cloud environments (Azure). Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices. Assist with compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, GLBA, PCI-DSS). Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and assist in defining mitigation strategies. Know the latest on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes. Create and maintain security documentation, including playbooks and incident

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field—or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity engineering.
Solid understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security architecture.
Experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, endpoint security, and identity/access management tools.
Familiarity with common attack techniques and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10).
Excellent troubleshooting skills for resolving security issues.
Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical partners.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GSEC, Security+, or OSCP.
Hands-on experience with cloud security (Azure Security Center, etc.).
Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and log analysis.
Experience with security in DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and SIEM.
Experience with log aggregation and threat detection. E.g. Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; manage remediation workflows; data loss prevention; software distribution auditing for policy compliance.
Monitor networks and systems for security breaches and assist in incident detection and response.
Work with IT and DevOps teams to secure infrastructure, including cloud environments (Azure).
Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices.
Assist with compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, GLBA, PCI-DSS).
Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and assist in defining mitigation strategies.
Know the latest on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes.
Create and maintain security documentation, including playbooks and incident

Benefits

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal holiday
401k + employer match
Company provided Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program - Confidential mental health support
Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 10,000+ professional development courses
Employee of the Month Program
Philanthropic support for multiple charities including an annual drive for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Regular drawings for Sports tickets
Professional offices with a friendly team environment