Information Systems Security Engineer

Company: Western Dental Services
Location: Torrance
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
The Information Security Engineer will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security protocols for the protection of the organization's computer networks and information. The ideal candidate will have a passion for information security, a positive attitude, and a continuous desire to learn.
Responsibilities:

• Identify threats, vulnerabilities, risks, and control gaps across the enterprise
• Configure, manage, and operate various security technologies (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, PAM, DLP, NGFW, WAF, GRC, M365, Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Recommend, design, and deploy new security solutions and processes
• Remediation of critical vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to design effective security controls
• Review security alerts and investigate potential threats
• Conduct investigations with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Conduct incident response for security events with cross functional teams
• Serve as a trusted advisor to peers and leadership
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging threats
• Develop and implement plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure; adheres to emergency data processing needs.
• Review violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not recur.
• Perform risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of experience in at least three (3) of the following domains: Network security, Cloud security, Web application security, Data security, Threat management, and Incident response
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Working knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies
  • Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools.
  • Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, encryption, and password protection and authentication.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Organized with attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of IT control frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS v8, etc.)
  • Industry certification(s) preferred (GSEC, Security+, CEH, SSCP, CISA, CCSP, CISSP, etc.) Associated topics: attack, forensic, identity access management, iam, idm, malicious, phish, security officer, threat, violation

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