[Hiring] Security Engineer @ScalableOS

Role Description

As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for provisioning, managing, and ensuring optimal operation of company managed solutions, including but not limited to:

• Endpoint protection
• Vulnerability management
• Firewall solutions

This position will stay up to date with the latest technology and capabilities, as well as provide escalation and troubleshooting support to company service teams and our clients as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a proficient understanding of company’s managed solutions, security architecture, and daily operations.
• Assist with review and evaluation of implemented technology solutions to ensure appropriate configuration, optimization, and full utilization.
• Provide advanced technical support, remote help desk services, and consultative recommendations to company clients.
• Identify recurring issues within managed networks, systems, and applications, and assist with remediation or escalate as needed.
• Manage competing priorities and set expectations with stakeholders through proactive communication and planning.
• Act as a point of escalation within the team to handle and resolve issues.
• Respond in a timely manner to tickets and incidents within established procedures.
• Contribute to best practices within the organization, including technology practice groups and knowledge center.
• Stay up to date with relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Accurately maintain and comply with documentation, communication, time entry, and administrative procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after hours work as required.
• Attend required company and departmental meetings.
• Act in accordance with policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Security Engineers may meet with clients to understand their needs, use vulnerability management tools to identify weaknesses, develop hardening recommendations, present those recommendations, and perform hands-on remediation such as configuration changes and patching.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in computer or electrical engineering, computer science, cyber or information security, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience with information technology, with up to two years of related education considered as experience.
• Proven experience with security concepts and technologies.

Requirements

• Current vendor certifications for operating and managing solutions in company’s technology stack or relevant industry experience is required.
• Successful completion of an employment background check including criminal and financial history.
• Experience with three or more of the following:
• Network and host firewalls
• Endpoint detection and response solutions
• Security information and event management
• Vulnerability management
• Email security solutions
• Network architecture
• Microsoft server and desktop operating systems
• Experience with common scripting and automation languages, such as PowerShell or Python.
• Experience with implementing, securing, and configuring solutions according to industry and vendor best practices.
• Knowledge and experience with common security frameworks and controls including NIST CSF or CIS CSC.
• Knowledge of service management concepts for IT and/or security operations and related standards.
• Proficiency with business collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational and time/task management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in working with technical and non-technical people.
• Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Benefits

• Should be willing to accept a long-term work-from-home arrangement.
• Standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST) following US Time Zone.
• Hours may vary and include nights, weekends, and holidays.