Security Engineer

Knitwell Group

6d • $105,000 - $115,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Security Engineer is a team leader that defines technical solutions to identified information security risks. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with KnitWell’s corporate information security policies and enforcing implementation of KnitWell’s security architecture by using the Security Incident and Event Monitoring (SIEM) platform. This includes safeguarding the security of all computing platforms, data, and networking within the corporation, oversight of the security configuration, monitoring, and incident response.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering or other related engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in information security, with emphasis on monitoring, incident response, and compliance.
• Risk Assessment experience; knowledge of IT risk management concepts such as risk assessment, risk identification, risk response and mitigation, risk monitoring and reporting etc.
• Experience in a PCI Compliance environment.
• Experience in Cloud computing.
• Hands-on experience in performing security assessments over complex networks, applications, and systems.
• Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Splunk experience being a plus.
• CISSP or GIAC certification desirable, other industry security certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure security applications and infrastructure to support corporate policies, federal and state security regulations, specifically SIEM experience, with Splunk experience being a plus.
• Be an information security Subject Matter Expert, including familiarity with Cloud implementation.
• Design and conduct infrastructure security assessments at all layers of the information system including networking, servers, operating systems, databases and applications.
• Understand a secure network infrastructure including the design of network segmentation, firewall policies, and configuration of security devices.
• Perform security baseline discovery of current infrastructure and identify gaps between existing procedures, policy, and industry standards/best practices.
• Participate in investigations of computer security incidents including incident response, containment of the incident and forensics.
• Understand information security best practices.
• Serve as a Team Lead on security projects.
• All other information security duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior