Information Security Engineer
Memphis, TN, United States
Information Security Engineer
Position Overview:
This company is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer (local to Memphis, TN) to join their Enterprise Identity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, monitoring and managing secure solutions in accordance with the organization's architectural designs, best practices, and regulatory or compliance requirements. This is a long term multi-year project extending every 6 months. This position is offering a hybrid work schedule (3 days per week in office).
Required Skills for Information Security Engineer:
Okta OR Sailpoint experience
Identity management and governance
System and network security engineering background
Highly technical and analytical expertise, with a proven deep background in technology, design, implementation, and delivery
Experience with purple teaming (red and blue) to train, identify and remediate issues cohesively
Experience in cloud computing technologies, including software-, infrastructure and platform-as-a-service, as well as public, private, and hybrid environments
Extensive knowledge of traditional security controls and technologies, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), public key infrastructure (PKI), identity and access management (IDAM) systems, antivirus and firewalls, in addition to newer offerings such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), threat intelligence platforms, security automation and orchestration, deception technologies and application controls
Skilled in meeting vulnerability and penetration testing requirements
Excellence in communicating business risk from cybersecurity issues
Experience managing SIEM systems, threat intelligence platforms, security automation and orchestration solutions, IDS/IPS, file integrity monitoring (FIM), data loss prevention (DLP) and other network and system monitoring tools
Responsibilities:
Handle day-to-day implementation, monitoring and operational support of hardware, software, customer applications, managed solutions and service provider relationships
Actively participate and lead security team meetings that facilitate secure design
Engage in information security projects that evaluate existing security infrastructure and propose changes as defined by security leadership and architects
Assist with incident response and system stability issues as they occur. This may include involvement outside of regular work hours, and responsiveness is expected
Work in tandem with architects, the security operations center (SOC), incident responders (in cases of anomalous activity and host compromise), and technology infrastructure and development team members
Respond to and handle service and escalation tickets within SLA expectations
Develop security test plans from architectural design. Identify deficiencies and make enhancements to ensure production is not impacted
Follow security engineering fundamentals and processes as outlined in standard frameworks
Influence the planning and execution of incident response and postmortem exercises, with a focus on creating measurable benchmarks to show progress (or deficiencies requiring additional attention)
Focus on driving security efficiencies, enabling security team members to work on more advanced tasks
Conduct performance testing to stress the limitations of security solutions while at the same time ensuring business innovation and day-to-day processes are not negatively impacted
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information assurance, MIS or related field, or equivalent
Preferred (not required): CISSP, CISM and/or SANS certification a plus
Preferably at least 7+ years' experience in cybersecurity, including compliance and risk management with a system and network security engineering background
Highly technical and analytical expertise, with a proven deep background (preferred 5+ years ITS experience in addition to cybersecurity) in technology design, implementation and delivery
Track record of acting with integrity, taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating effectively
What's in it for you?
• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
• Close-knit and team-oriented culture
Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row