What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information and Security Engineer position at Central Garden & Pet?
Description
The Information Security Engineer will partner with the Director of Information Security to design, build, deploy and maintain the enterprise’s secure IT infrastructure. This role serves as a technical leader, guiding security decisions across systems, networks, applications, and cloud environments. The Security Engineer will work closely with IT, applications support, development, and business teams to integrate cybersecurity best practices into technology solutions and long-term planning.
Key Responsibilities
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Information Security Engineer will partner with the Director of Information Security to design, build, deploy and maintain the enterprise’s secure IT infrastructure. This role serves as a technical leader, guiding security decisions across systems, networks, applications, and cloud environments. The Security Engineer will work closely with IT, applications support, development, and business teams to integrate cybersecurity best practices into technology solutions and long-term planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure solutions for systems, networks, cloud platforms, and applications.
- Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and platforms to meet organizational needs.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure adherence to security and compliance standards throughout the enterprise.
- Perform risk assessments and develop strategies to address vulnerabilities, integrating security controls and monitoring solutions.
- Collaborate with IT/IS teams to ensure secure system development and deployment.
- Provide security guidance during system design, integration, and migration efforts.
- Review third-party vendor integrations for security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Lead design reviews, participate in audits, and support compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOX).
- Stay informed of current threats, vulnerabilities, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
- Liaisons and partners directly with IAM administrator to assist in maintaining the strategy and vision of our IAM technology systems.
- Leverage creative thinking and innovation, with pragmatic outcomes, to build constructive business relationships and gain the trust of others.
- Expertise in designing secure systems, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and enterprise infrastructure.
- Deep knowledge of security protocols, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and secure application design.
- Experience with security standards, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, TOGAF).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and clearly communicate across vast sections of IT and the business, including company leaders.
- Preferred: Master’s degree or advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security, or GIAC.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7 years of progressive experience in information security and IT platforms.
- Primarily office-based or hybrid depending on current company policy.
- May require occasional travel for meetings, audits, or assessments.
- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Flexible schedule with on-call availability for major changes or incidents.
- This position pays $105,000 - $145,000 per year based on experience and location
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Access to on-demand pay
- Paid parental leave
- A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $105,000 - $145,000
