[Hiring] Information Security Engineer @Keyfactor, Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer with a strong background in implementing and managing general information security frameworks, including ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II. This role involves designing, maintaining, and improving our security infrastructure to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and support continuous monitoring efforts. The ideal candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the organization’s data and infrastructure while driving adherence to evolving security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the security posture of systems, platforms, and cloud environments, establish appropriate security baselines, and drive implementation and hardening to close identified gaps.
• Quickly develop proficiency in new SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms as the environment evolves; configure, tune, and integrate these tools with SaaS applications and diverse data sources to expand visibility and detection coverage.
• Evaluate and optimize security playbooks, runbooks, and processes based on lessons learned, tooling changes, and evolving threats, ensuring documentation and workflows keep pace with the organization's security operations maturity.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, system audits, and risk analysis using industry-standard scanning tools to support a proactive security posture.
• Manage and implement continuous monitoring processes to ensure the organization maintains compliance with a variety of information security frameworks, including ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II.
• Actively monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents, performing investigations, incident handling, and recommending corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security or a similar role.
• Proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Burpsuite, Tenable, etc…) and interpreting scan results for remediation.
• Strong knowledge of security standards.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous monitoring, network security, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Strong analytical skills and a meticulous approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated capability to deliver results on-time and to a defined schedule.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CAP) are strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles.
• Experience with security automation and continuous monitoring tools.
• PKI knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) to automate security processes.
• Experience with government-regulated environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) preferred.

Benefits

• Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December due to the Holiday schedule).
• Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
• Paid Parental Leave is available to new parents, with structure varying based on regional/government requirements.
• Competitive time off globally.
• Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
• DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
• The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
• Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
• Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
• Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
• Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings.

Our Core Values

• Trust is paramount.
• Customers are core.
• Innovation never stops, it only accelerates.
• We deliver with agility.
• United by respect.
• Teams make “it” happen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Keyfactor is a proud equal opportunity employer including but not limited to veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities may contact a member of Keyfactor’s People team via [email protected] and/or telephone at 1.216.785.2990 to request and arrange for accommodations at any time.