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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer in Austin, TX.
Responsibilities:
* Senior Information Security Engineer will test, implement, deploy, maintain, and administer cybersecurity infrastructure hardware and software
* Respond to escalated security/fraud events and requests from Internal Audit as needed
* Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop security risk management plans
* Develop appropriate controls and mitigations
* Conduct or support 3rd party penetration tests and vulnerability assessments
* Coordinate with other teams to manage configurations for security purposes
* As a Senior Information Security Engineer, you will perform targeted threat-hunting activities as requested
* Assist in the development of security-related policies
* Develop and document standard operating procedures
* Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Additional applicable industry experience may be substituted for college degree
* CISSP or CISM certification preferred; At least one additional vendor certification (i.e., Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)
* 10 years of dedicated system engineering experience
* Intellectual curiosity and determination: You are smart, intellectually curious, and grasp complex subjects quickly
* Effective communicator: You listen carefully, ask questions effectively, and articulate your ideas clearly and concisely
* You are a neighbor: You live within a commutable distance to the office and will work in the office at least three days per week
Hands-on experience with:
* New and emerging cybersecurity in information technology
* Firewall, IPS, WAF, SIEM, and EDR technologies
* Network access, identity and access management
* Defense in depth and zero-trust architectures
* Cloud security tools and concepts
* Designing countermeasures to security risks
* System, network, and OS hardening techniques
* Vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems
* Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, layer 2/3 network segmentation, and principles
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer in Austin, TX.
Responsibilities:
* Senior Information Security Engineer will test, implement, deploy, maintain, and administer cybersecurity infrastructure hardware and software
* Respond to escalated security/fraud events and requests from Internal Audit as needed
* Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop security risk management plans
* Develop appropriate controls and mitigations
* Conduct or support 3rd party penetration tests and vulnerability assessments
* Coordinate with other teams to manage configurations for security purposes
* As a Senior Information Security Engineer, you will perform targeted threat-hunting activities as requested
* Assist in the development of security-related policies
* Develop and document standard operating procedures
* Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Additional applicable industry experience may be substituted for college degree
* CISSP or CISM certification preferred; At least one additional vendor certification (i.e., Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)
* 10 years of dedicated system engineering experience
* Intellectual curiosity and determination: You are smart, intellectually curious, and grasp complex subjects quickly
* Effective communicator: You listen carefully, ask questions effectively, and articulate your ideas clearly and concisely
* You are a neighbor: You live within a commutable distance to the office and will work in the office at least three days per week
Hands-on experience with:
* New and emerging cybersecurity in information technology
* Firewall, IPS, WAF, SIEM, and EDR technologies
* Network access, identity and access management
* Defense in depth and zero-trust architectures
* Cloud security tools and concepts
* Designing countermeasures to security risks
* System, network, and OS hardening techniques
* Vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems
* Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, layer 2/3 network segmentation, and principles
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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