Senior Engineer, IT Security

AltaMed•La Junta Gardens, CO

3d•$110,540 - $138,174

About The Position

The Senior IT Security Engineer identifies, evaluates, and implements technical security controls to prevent, detect, contain, and respond to information security threats while supporting AltaMed’s technology efforts. The role analyzes threats using security technologies such as email filtering, anti-malware, access control, phishing detection, CASB and web filtering, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, data loss prevention, and data encryption. It reviews and guides security configurations for applications and endpoint systems, including servers, desktops, network devices, and IoT/OT devices. The engineer leads projects and project teams within and outside the security department, maintains an in-depth understanding of current and emerging threats, and recommends technical and process improvements. The role also assists in developing and maintaining information security strategies and supports other technology and business units to ensure that security controls are implemented and operated in alignment with organizational information security policies and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in IT security, including 3 years in a lead role responsible for architecture design and implementation.
Direct hands-on experience in enterprise cybersecurity, demonstrating technical proficiency.
An active information security credential, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC/SANS, Palo Alto PCNSE, CyberArk CDE, SailPoint Certified Engineer, Microsoft Security Associate, or Cisco CCNA/CCNP Security/XDR specialist.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and implement technical security controls to prevent, detect, contain, and respond to information security threats.
Analyze threats using security technologies including email filtering, anti-malware, access control, phishing detection, CASB/web filtering, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, data loss prevention, and data encryption.
Review and guide security configurations for applications and endpoint systems, including servers, desktops, network devices, and IoT/OT devices.
Lead projects and project teams within and outside the security department.
Monitor current and emerging security threats and recommend technical and process improvements.
Assist in developing and maintaining information security strategies.
Support technology and business units to ensure security controls are implemented and operated in alignment with information security policies and standards.