Security Engineer III

Akumin • Houston, TX

70d

About The Position

The Security Engineer III plays a vital role in securing Akumin's IT infrastructure, networks, and systems. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions, as well as ensuring that the organization's security posture aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements. This position leads security operations including incident response and vulnerability management to prioritize and minimize cyber risk across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in IT Security, Computer Science.
• A valid and active certification in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or a related field, including areas like network security, cloud security, and threat intelligence.
• Innovative Mindset: Always looking for new tools, techniques, and strategies to improve the organization's security posture.
• Strong ability to convey technical security issues to non-technical audiences, including management and other stakeholders.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to solving complex security challenges.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, IT, and development teams, to integrate security into all layers of the organization's infrastructure.
• Proficiency with firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, encryption, VPNs, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools and penetration testing techniques, with the ability to find and exploit weaknesses in an organization's security infrastructure.
• In-depth understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS) and how to secure them.
• Expertise in securing cloud infrastructures, particularly AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IAM, encryption, and security monitoring tools.
• Experience with configuring and maintaining SIEM platforms and analyzing logs for unusual activities.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• AWS, GCP, or Azure Cloud Security Engineer Certification
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and automating security controls in software development.
• Understanding of Zero Trust security models and their application in modern IT environments.
• Expertise in managing user identities and permissions, especially in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Ability to analyze and apply threat intelligence to enhance the organization's defense mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Establish monitoring and detection mechanisms to identify potential threats, and lead or assist in responding to incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation of security weaknesses.
• Automate tasks where possible, using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Architect and implement security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.
• Review applications and systems to ensure industry best practices and security hardening.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees