Senior Security Engineer II

Reed Technology•Raleigh, NC

7d•$95,300 - $158,800

About The Position

This position will analyze risks and help operate the enterprise security program. The position requires strong technical skill, to execute security processes with minimal guidance and help achieve operational efficiencies therein. Other responsibilities include handling service requests from the Business and Technology teams, analyzing/validating the requirements, defining the access rules, scripting the changes, and providing troubleshooting support related to any access issues. The individual will assist with reviewing existing tools, applications, and processes to help strengthen and optimize current capabilities, as well as identifying any gaps or technical solutions to further enhance the team’s effectiveness.

Requirements

5+ years of IT security experience
BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
Licensing/certification required (at least one of the following): CISSP, CISM, SANS, GIAC (or related), ethical hacking/penetration tester certification, and/or security risk assessment certification
Strong knowledge of security environments.
Strong understanding of compliance and governance initiatives.
Ability to analyze security events for anomalous activity.
Ability to identify emerging security threats.
Ability to develop and implement security programs.
Solid project management skills.
Ability to develop effective client surveys.
Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and reporting.
Solid understanding and promotion of security policies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Installation/troubleshooting in web-based environments.
Understanding of industry standards.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze risks and help operate the enterprise security program.
Execute security processes with minimal guidance and help achieve operational efficiencies.
Handle service requests from Business and Technology teams, analyze/validate requirements, define access rules, script changes, and provide troubleshooting support for access issues.
Assist with reviewing existing tools, applications, and processes to strengthen and optimize current capabilities.
Identify gaps or technical solutions to enhance team effectiveness.
Help achieve compliance; identify compliance initiatives as well as author and promote appropriate security policies.
Lead analysis and review security events for anomalous activity; collaborate with respective peer groups to take appropriate action to safeguard company information assets against current and foreseen threats.
Lead the exploration of practical security solutions to address emerging threats and compliance requirements, including design and implementation of recommended solutions.
Manage and execute project deliverables for security programs; communicate to affected stakeholders including departments within the organization.
Develop program procedures including guidelines and flow diagrams to be implemented on an ongoing basis.
Develop tools or metrics that allow for the measurement of successful program implementation.
Maintain communication with peers throughout the organization and security contacts including Business Units and subsidiary locations.
Survey clients to determine appropriate communication methods.
Deliver solutions to help raise security awareness.
Develop and disseminate information regarding security controls and newly identified risks.
Assess and measure security programs to ensure closed-loop operations, seek out and execute upon opportunities to reap program maturity, and deliver innovative solutions to obtain efficiencies.
Develop and maintain program procedures including guidelines and flow diagrams to be implemented on an ongoing basis.
Develop tools or metrics that allows for the measurement of successful program implementation.
All other duties as assigned.