Information Security Engineer

Join our dynamic and growing organization as an Information Security Engineer and play a critical role in protecting our company's information and systems from cyber threats

Position: Information Security Engineer

Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary: $100 Per hour

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Security Engineer to join our team. As an Information Security Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organization's information and systems. You will work closely with our IT team to implement and maintain security measures to protect our company's data from potential cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement information security policies, procedures, and standards to protect our organization's information and systems.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address any potential security risks.
• Monitor security logs and systems to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Manage and maintain security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and anti-malware software.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to IT teams on security best practices and procedures.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new systems and applications, ensuring security requirements are met.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats, and make recommendations to enhance our security posture.
• Lead the incident response process, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees to promote a culture of security within the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a strong understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are preferred.
• Experience with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and anti-malware software.
• Strong knowledge of network and application security, including TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, and SSH.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS.
• Experience with incident response and disaster recovery planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Apply now and be a part of our team!