Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

Unison Systems is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer for one of their national clients. This role involves identifying current and emerging IT vulnerabilities, advocating for security standards and processes, reviewing security architecture, and developing and implementing IT security remediation programs. As an individual contributor, the person in this position will collaborate proactively with various teams to identify security challenges and provide expert solutions for complex technology issues. This forward-thinking role plays a key part in shaping the company's IT security future.

This is a full time opportunity in the South Denver Metro area.

Duties:

• Strengthen the security team's capabilities by planning and delivering solutions, mentoring team members, answering technical questions, and fostering process improvements.
• Define security requirements by assessing business strategies, researching industry standards, conducting risk assessments, analyzing system vulnerabilities, and estimating costs.
• Design security systems by evaluating network and security technologies, establishing requirements for LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and other security tools, and implementing PKI solutions.
• Deploy security systems by specifying intrusion detection methods, overseeing hardware and software installations, implementing preventive measures, and providing ongoing technical support.
• Ensure system security effectiveness by developing and executing test scripts.
• Maintain compliance with evolving security standards, policies, and procedures through continuous monitoring, incident response analysis, and security training programs.
• Enhance security infrastructure by identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring the security environment, and implementing necessary upgrades.
• Generate system security reports by analyzing and summarizing security data, trends, and key metrics.
• Stay current with industry trends by tracking emerging security practices, participating in professional development, and engaging with industry organizations.
• Lead security enhancements for Active Directory and Office 365 environments, collaborating with Security Architecture and Security Engineering teams to implement improvements.
• Drive security improvements for cloud environments, working with the CISO to integrate solutions into the security roadmap and supporting implementation efforts.
• Assist in application and data security reviews to ensure compliance with security policies and the application of proper security controls.
• Support Security Engineering and Enterprise Applications teams in implementing security measures, including multi-factor authentication, database encryption, and web application firewalls.
• Partner with Security leadership, Enterprise Applications, and Network teams to evaluate and design new security solutions, such as key management, cloud security, and SIEM integrations.
• Provide expert guidance throughout the full security technology lifecycle, from evaluation and testing to deployment and support.
• Ensure security technologies are correctly implemented and seamlessly integrated into enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with project teams and Security and IT Architecture functions to embed security considerations into solution design and implementation.
• Conduct research on emerging security technologies and assess their application within the corporate environment.
• Design and document new system implementations and system integrations.
• Promote secure software development practices, including threat modeling and security testing integration.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security and Risk Management, Information Systems, Engineering or related major.
• CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CCNA, CCENT, GSEC, or MCSA certification required.

Additional Experience-Nice to Have:

• Expertise in Security Operations Center (SOC) processes.
• Advanced proficiency in SIEM solutions such as RSA Archer, QRadar, Rsam, and similar platforms.
• Extensive experience with ERP/ERD security tools, including Cybereason, CrowdStrike, or comparable products.
• Strong technical background in security aspects across multiple platforms, operating systems, software, and network protocols, including LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, and security infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of security technologies such as Active Directory, Cisco, Palo Alto, Microsoft Server, intrusion detection, remote access, authentication, encryption, PKI, DLP, anti-malware, firewalls, and network administrative services (RADIUS, TACACS).
• Strong understanding of DMZ network perimeter structure and architecture.
• Excellent analytical skills, consultative approach, sound judgment, and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong analytical mindset with effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive security initiatives.
• Proven ability to quickly learn and develop expertise in new technologies.
• Highly organized with strong follow-up skills to meet deadlines, coordinate teamwork, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• In-depth knowledge of security controls in Microsoft Active Directory and Office 365 services.
• Strong understanding of security controls within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to collaborate across departments, including Engineering, Security, Application Teams, and Internal Audit.
• Working knowledge of compliance frameworks and security management standards such as NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27002, COBIT, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.

Unison Systems Inc. is a full-service IT consulting firm that offers staffing, consulting, direct-hire recruiting and solutions delivery services. Core areas of service include: Software Engineering Data Management Project/Program Management Infrastructure & Support

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