Security Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Security Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA 30354 (hybrid)

Duration: 13 Contract with possible extension/conversion

Candidate Needs to Have:

Job Description:

• Analyze the information security environment and assist with the development of security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Work with the technical team to recover data after a security breach.
• Configure and install firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Develop automation scripts to handle and track incidents.
• Investigate intrusion incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and mount incident responses.
• Deliver technical reports and formal papers on test findings.
• Install firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures.
• Maintain access by providing information, resources, and technical support.
• Ensure authorized access by investigating improper access, revoking access, reporting violations, monitoring information requests, and recommending improvements.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplish information systems and organization missions by completing related results as needed.
• Build, deploy, and track security measurements for computer systems and networks.
• Mitigate security vulnerabilities by implementing applicable solutions and tools.
• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues on authentication, authorization, and encryption solutions.
• Test security solutions using industry-standard analysis criteria.
• Respond to information security issues during each stage of a project s lifecycle.
• Perform risk assessments and testing of data processing systems.
• Establish system controls by developing frameworks for controls and levels of access, and recommend improvements.
• Establish computer and terminal physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures; coordinate with facilities security; and recommend improvements.
• Safeguard computer files by performing regular backups, developing procedures for source code management and disaster preparedness, and recommending improvements.
• Determine the sensitivity of the data to recommend appropriate security needs.
• Develop proposals for cost-effective equipment options to satisfy security needs.
• Communicate with the technical team, management team, and users companywide in case of data security breaches.
• Design infrastructure to alert the technical team of detected vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate new technologies and processes that enhance security capabilities.
• Supervise changes in software, hardware, facilities, telecommunications, and user needs.
• Define, implement, and maintain corporate security policies.
• Analyze and advise on new security technologies and program conformance.
• Create, test, and implement network disaster recovery plans.
• Recommend security enhancements and purchases.
• Train staff on network and information security procedures.
• Develop security awareness by providing orientation, educational programs, and ongoing communication.
• Recommend modifications in legal, technical, and regulatory areas that affect IT security.