What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Engineer 1 position at Pace?
About Us
Pace®
Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Through a nationwide laboratory network, Pace® advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others.
Job Description
SUMMARY :
The Information Security Engineer is responsible for assisting in securing the production network, collaborating with cybersecurity leadership, and working with other IT teams to maintain and enhance Pace's cybersecurity posture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Support and improve the cybersecurity posture across all Pace environments.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity vendors to address threats identified through monitoring systems.
- Work closely with internal IT teams to implement ongoing security improvements.
- Participate in incident response activities and assist in resolution.
- Provide operational security and safety guidance to managers and staff for higher-risk projects and activities.
- Ensure systems are regularly patched, and automation / tools are in place to protect internal systems.
- Identify security vulnerabilities in services or processes and collaborate with teams to strengthen security practices.
- Manage internal security-related tools and services, including endpoint protection and endpoint patching.
- Participate in change management processes related to security.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest information security trends, research, and training; serve as a subject-matter expert for Pace.
- Contribute to the department's efficiency and effectiveness by providing suggestions and actively participating in work teams.
- Promote a positive, cooperative, and effective workplace environment when interacting with staff and customers.
- Contribute to the creation and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with security standards, regulations, and policies.
- Document security incidents and breaches, providing thorough analysis and post-mortem reports to ensure lessons are learned and future risks are mitigated.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize security processes and improve response times to incidents.
- Support security awareness training programs to promote best practices and mitigate risks.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education and Experience :
Required Knowledge :
Required Skills :
PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Work is performed in an office or home office setting.
Additional Information
Benefits
80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM, with on-call availability as needed. You will be required to take after-hours phone calls or work additional hours in the event of a security incident or to respond to one.
