Location
Kansas City, KS | United States
Job description
job summary:
Randstad Technologies is in search of a Security Engineer for an exciting opportunity to work with an industry leading employer. In this role you will work with the Information Security team to plan, engineer and maintain the security environment of the Cooperative's IT network systems and infrastructure. In a cloud-based environment, prevent possible security threats and identify areas of weakness in network systems. The Security Analyst will also cultivate a culture of security awareness and education to ensure security policies are adhered to.
location: Kansas City, Kansas
job type: Contract
salary: $35.00 - 42.50 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Respond promptly and effectively to network security incidents and possible breaches, conducting incident response analyses when needed
- Document security processes and procedures, and write Wikis for any internal security changes
- Implement, manage, and upgrade security controls and policies for the protection of the data systems and network, identifying security gaps and implementing enhancements when needed
- Monitor and ensure compliance to standards, policies, processes and procedures
- Evaluate network and security technologies, developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls and related security devices, adhering to industry standards
- Test and identify network and system vulnerabilities, and lead remediation projects
- Collaborate with the Information Security Architect on security solution proof of concepts and log analyses for the SIEM system to ensure policies and security requirements are met
- Work with Information Security Architect to produce security metrics for the security management team
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that best security practices are followed at all times
- Collect, analyze and summarize data trends to assist with preparing system security reports
- Update job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and participating in professional networks
- Participate in change management processes, such as taking ownership for new requests, or proactively exploring opportunities to add value
- Work with IT infrastructures using firewalls, VPN, data loss prevention, IDS/IPS, web-proxy and security audits
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field preferred
- 2 - 5 years of experience with information security frameworks and/or IT risk management with a focus on security, performance and reliability
- Experience with engineering, implementing and troubleshooting information security solutions for IT security controls
- Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, or other security frameworks
- Knowledge of security networking, engineering, protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization and access
- Able to interact effectively with broad cross-section of personnel to communicate and enforce security measures, educate and problem-solve
- Knowledge and understanding of IT as it relates to business risk
- Able to balance security and functionality
- Knowledge of complex technical issues with ability to manage and resolve in a timely manner
- Able to use creative thinking to secure the company data, systems and network
qualifications: - Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills: * Firewall Engineering (2 years of experience is required)
- Network Security (2 years of experience is preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
[email protected].
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.
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