What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Engineer I position at QPS?
Do you want to be part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide? If so, we want to hear from you! Security Engineers are the first line of defense against malicious actors in the IT industry. In this position, you will screen QPS’s critical IT infrastructure for weaknesses and create robust countermeasures to prevent future incidents. Security Engineers advise management on investments to safeguard the company’s computer and network systems.
QPS’ Story :
Since its inception, QPS has been assisting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with their drug development efforts by providing a full range of Neuropharmacology, DMPK, Toxicology, Bioanalysis, Translational Medicine, Early Phase Clinical and Phase II – IV Clinical Research services. To meet the needs of our clients, we strive to employ talented, caring and committed individuals who will work collaboratively towards achieving our mission of improving human health and the quality of life.
Team members enjoy challenging and rewarding work, and are encouraged achieve their best. Underpinning the operation is a culture that values diversity, innovation, accountability, team work and a friendly atmosphere where performance is recognized and rewarded. We provide unique company benefits, training, and advancement opportunities. Most importantly, we value each of our team members as employees and as individuals.
If this sounds like your ideal work environment, then we would love to speak with you, so apply today!
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The Job
- Able to communicate effectively with other system engineers, system analysts, system administrators, and operational users.
- Validating and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs.
- Perform formal vulnerability, penetration testing, data, and network risk assessments.
- Performing or reviewing technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
- Collaborate with Management (both local and remote), to define, improve, implement, and maintain information security policies, strategies, and procedures.
- Find cost-effective solutions to cybersecurity problems.
- Understand software, hardware and internet needs while adjusting them according to our business environment.
- Report possible threats or software issues
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Why You Should Apply
QPS, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job applicants and present employees are evaluated solely on ability, experience, and the requirements of the job. In addition, QPS, LLC is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
