Sr. Security Engineer

Delta•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Sr. Security Engineer Consultant with our client in the transportation industry in their Atlanta, GA location. This is a 12 + month contract position. Our client is on a journey to becoming the best IT organization in the airline industry, a journey of transformation. They are changing the way we do business from top to bottom as we strive to create meaningful and innovative solutions and are looking for team members to help us realize our vision.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in Information Technology audit, with the ability to identify, evaluate, and validate control evidence sufficient to support and demonstrate compliance with regulatory and industry requirements
Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-171 or comparable control frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, or CIS Critical Security Controls), with the ability to rapidly apply control-based concepts across regulatory environments
Ability to research and interpret new regulatory requirements, providing concise summaries to senior leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple channels and organizational levels
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver clear, actionable results
Demonstrated passion for learning and applying government compliance standards
Skilled in drafting and interpreting policies and procedures
Proficient in identifying, implementing, and managing security controls
Knowledgeable in collecting and interpreting evidence and artifacts for audits and assessments
Solid grasp of IT domains including information security, network architecture, and cloud computing
Prior experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) organization or comparable role

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with U.S. Government IT compliance requirements
Experience developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs)
Project management experience and ability to drive action across functional areas
Foundational understanding of emerging AI tools and technologies, with the ability to evaluate their application for enhancing productivity and automation while identifying associated risks, potential misuse, and impacts to the organization’s security and compliance posture
Experience in the aviation industry
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the organization’s government compliance program, ensuring adherence to applicable foreign and domestic regulatory requirements and maintaining alignment with mandated cybersecurity and IT compliance frameworks
In support of this mission, the position also contributes to broader Information Security Compliance efforts by executing special projects driven by evolving regulatory and cybersecurity requirements, processing and responding to third-party risk management questionnaires, developing and maintaining documentation of processes and procedures to support audit readiness and operational consistency, and assisting with additional Information Security Compliance activities as needed to strengthen the organization’s overall compliance posture
Responsible for the design, testing, evaluation, implementation, support, management, and deployment of security systems/devices used to safeguard the organization’s information assets
Responsible for analyzing the information security environment and assisting with the development of security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure
Work with the technical team to recover data after a security breach
Configure and install firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Develop automation scripts to handle and track incidents
Investigate intrusion incidents, conduct forensic investigations and mount incident responses
Deliver technical reports and formal papers on test findings
Install firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures
Maintain access by providing information, resources, and technical support
Ensure authorized access by investigating improper access; revoking access; reporting violations; monitoring information requests by new programming; recommending improvements
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Accomplish information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Build, deploy, and track security measurements for computer systems and networks
Mitigate security vulnerabilities by implementing applicable solutions and tools
Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments
Collaborate with colleagues on authentication, authorization, and encryption solutions
Test security solutions using industry standard analysis criteria
Respond to information security issues during each stage of a project’s lifecycle
Perform risk assessments and testing of data processing systems
Establish system controls by developing framework for controls and levels of access; recommending improvements
Establish computer and terminal physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures; coordinate with facilities security; recommend improvements
Safeguard computer files by performing regular backups; developing procedures for source code management and disaster preparedness; recommend improvements
Determine the sensitivity of the data in order to recommend the appropriate security needs
Develop proposals for, and consider cost effective equipment options to satisfy security needs
Communicate with the technical team, management team and users companywide if data security is breached
Design infrastructure to alert the technical team of detected vulnerabilities
Evaluate new technologies and processes that enhance security capabilities
Supervise changes in software, hardware, facilities, telecommunications and user needs
Define, implement, and maintain corporate security policies
Analyze and advise on new security technologies and program conformance
Create, test, and implement network disaster recovery plans
Recommend security enhancements and purchases
Train staff on network and information security procedures
Develop security awareness by providing orientation, educational programs, and on-going communication
Recommends modifications in legal, technical and regulatory areas that affect IT security

Benefits

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois)