Information Security Engineer

Georgia Ports Authority•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of IT - Engineering, the Information Security Engineer develops and implements security standards and best practices to protect GPA's virtual data resources. The role installs, administers, and troubleshoots GPA's cybersecurity infrastructure, including firewall administration and maintenance of Active Directory. It also assists with the design and configuration of network, server, and application infrastructure and ensures staff receive training in accordance with GPA's security policies. The employee upholds GPA's values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity, and Opportunity, promotes a safe work environment, participates in safety initiatives, and reports unsafe conditions and behaviors. The position is based at Garden City Terminal in the Information Technology department. It reports to the Director of IT - Engineering. The job description notes that duties and working conditions may be revised and that employees must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

1–3 years of progressively responsible, work-related information technology experience.
Working knowledge of networking, firewalls, Cisco Enterprise Security systems, intrusion detection systems, VPN, DNS, antivirus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, internet computing, Office 365 administration, Windows operating systems, and desktop environments.
Valid state driver's license required upon hire.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with firewall administration, data security systems, operating systems, and Active Directory design/configuration is preferred; the posting specifies 1–3 years as preferred experience.
Experience with Group Policy administration is highly desired.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Configure, audit, monitor, and support network firewalls.
Engineer, implement, and monitor cybersecurity measures to prevent and detect security breaches and intrusions.
Configure and maintain master consoles used to monitor security appliances and software.
Recognize possible security violations and take appropriate action to report incidents.
Perform, coordinate, and document security-relevant changes.
Configure, maintain, and support Microsoft Exchange/Outlook hybrid email systems.
Configure, maintain, and support web-filtering software and appliances.
Create, maintain, and update security system documentation and drawings.
Configure and support Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID.
Maintain network Domain Controllers for maximum uptime.
Manage systems that control remote access to company networks.
Assist in configuring and supporting Mobile Device Management software.
Provide information security and awareness oversight and/or training as required.
Promote a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Comply with all policies and standards and perform other duties as assigned.